Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was manufactured 4 years after the G700SE which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS50 matches up vs the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS50 against the G700SE.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and G700SE.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.