Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Ricoh WG-20
ZS7 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic ZS7
WG-20 | ZS7 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Ricoh WG-20
ZS7 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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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 |