Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh WG-20

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS5 versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was released 4 years before the WG-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS5 scores versus the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS5 and the WG-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and WG-20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.