Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
- Launched January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Successor is Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
- Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS50 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ZS50 was brought out 12 months after the WG-4 GPS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS50 grades versus the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
ZS50 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic ZS50
WG-4 GPS | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
ZS50 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS50 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS50 against the WG-4 GPS.
![Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and WG-4 GPS.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243 grams (0.54 lbs) | 235 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 44 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 138 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 240 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $210 |