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Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was revealed 8 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS5 grades against the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Ricoh G900

 ZS5 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic ZS5

 G900 ZS5 
RevealedFebruary 2018June 2010Newer by 93 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Ricoh G900

 ZS5 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS5 against the G900.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and G900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
Ricoh G900 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average (214 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging features
Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Ricoh G900
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $752