Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-20

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was announced 12 months later than the WG-20 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS50 matches up vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS50 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS50 vs the WG-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and WG-20.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.