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Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS8 and Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was launched 9 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS8 grades vs the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 ZS8 WG-70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 WG-70 ZS8 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2011More modern by 104 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 ZS8 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS8 and Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS8 vs the WG-70.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and WG-70.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
30
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
42
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
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 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
50
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (384mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
 environment proof
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
30
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Ricoh WG-70
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 210g (0.46 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $275 $280