Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was announced 16 months after the WG-M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS60 grades vs the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS60 compared to the WG-M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and WG-M1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and WG-M1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.