Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7/Panasonic-ZS7-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
- Launched July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The ZS7 was introduced 4 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS7 scores against the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
ZS7 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Panasonic ZS7
WG-5 GPS | ZS7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 43 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
ZS7 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS7 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 against the WG-5 GPS.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and WG-5 GPS.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $350 | $500 |