Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2022
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS7 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS7 was introduced 11 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS7 matches up versus the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Ricoh WG-80
| ZS7 | WG-80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.70" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic ZS7
| WG-80 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2022 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 131 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Ricoh WG-80
| ZS7 | WG-80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 features external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS7 against the WG-80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and WG-80.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Ricoh WG-80 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2022-05-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.70 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | On, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 300 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $350 | $300 |