Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS7 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS7 grades against the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 features external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS7 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.