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Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was launched 2 years later than the WG-30W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS70 matches up against the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 ZS70 WG-30W 
ReleasedApril 2017October 2014More recent by 31 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic ZS70

 WG-30W ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Ricoh WG-30W

 ZS70 WG-30W 

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 has physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS70 against the WG-30W.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and WG-30W is 87 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and WG-30W.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
60
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
79
great battery life (380 per charge)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
74
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Ricoh WG-30W
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2017-04-19 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 gr (0.71 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 380 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $280