Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Announced January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Launched October 2010

Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Ricoh G700SE
ZS50 | G700SE | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | October 2010 | More modern by 52 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic ZS50
G700SE | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Ricoh G700SE
ZS50 | G700SE | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
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.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Ricoh G700SE |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243g (0.54 pounds) | 307g (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 44 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 138 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $0 |