Panasonic ZS50 vs Ricoh WG-80

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS50 versus Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was manufactured 8 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS50 matches up against the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS50 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 against the WG-80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and WG-80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and WG-80.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older ZS50 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.