Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-4

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was revealed 24 months later than the WG-4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS60 matches up versus the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 offers physical 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 WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 vs the WG-4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and WG-4.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.