Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was launched 11 months later than the WG-5 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS60 scores versus the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS60 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and WG-5 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger ZS60 provides an edge in sensor technology.