Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was launched 24 months later than the WG-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS60 matches up vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 and the WG-20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WG-20 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and WG-20.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ZS60 provides a benefit in sensor tech.