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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was launched 7 years before the G900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS7 grades vs the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Ricoh G900

 ZS7 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic ZS7

 G900 ZS7 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2011More recent by 80 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Ricoh G900

 ZS7 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 features external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 vs the G900.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and G900.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
63
lighter than average in class (218g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Ricoh G900
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $350 $752