Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-50
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88 Imaging
43 Features
63 Overall
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88 Imaging
43 Features
63 Overall
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Portability
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41 Features
39 Overall
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91 Imaging
41 Features
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced January 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Updated by Panasonic ZS70
Ricoh WG-50
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced May 2017
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS60 scores against the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Ricoh WG-50
| ZS60 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic ZS60
| WG-50 | ZS60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | January 2016 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-50
| ZS60 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS60 and the WG-50.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WG-50 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and WG-50.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS60 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography advice
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition in class (282g)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Ricoh WG-50 |
| Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2017-05-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | On, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Wireless) |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 282g (0.62 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $248 | $280 |