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Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS60 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was brought out 5 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS60 scores versus the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ZS60 G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2016October 2010Fresher by 64 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic ZS60

 G700SE ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh G700SE

 ZS60 G700SE 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 provides external measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS60 versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS60 compared to the G700SE.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and G700SE is 88 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and G700SE.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger ZS60 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
52
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
29
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
51
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
73
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
59
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (307 grams)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Ricoh G700SE
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic 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 282g (0.62 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $248 $0