Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-6

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was manufactured 7 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS7 matches up versus the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 features exterior measurements 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-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 and the WG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and WG-6.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to give you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.