Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh WG-30W side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS80 has external dimensions of 112 x 69 x 42 mm (4.41 x 2.72 x 1.65″) and weighs 327 g (0.72 lb / 11.53 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-30W has external dimensions of 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18″) and weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS80 and the Ricoh WG-30W. Ricoh WG-30W is 7mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Panasonic ZS80 but it is also 11mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh WG-30W.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh WG-30W.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-30W is significantly lighter (133g ) than the Panasonic ZS80 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-30W, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ZS80.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS80's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-30W's 2.7 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Panasonic ZS80 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Ricoh WG-30W has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to ZS80.