Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh WG-4

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-4 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS5 scores vs the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS5 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS5 vs the WG-4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and WG-4.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.