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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS7 grades vs the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Ricoh WG-20

 ZS7 WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic ZS7

 WG-20 ZS7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Ricoh WG-20

 ZS7 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 has external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the WG-20.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and WG-20.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
38
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Ricoh WG-20
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $370