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 ZS60 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS60 has external dimensions of 112 x 64 x 38 mm (4.41 x 2.52 x 1.5″) and weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions of 125 x 65 x 32 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 1.26″) and weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS. Panasonic ZS60 is 13mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Ricoh WG-5 GPS but it is also 6mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS is significantly lighter (46g ) than the Panasonic ZS60 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-5 GPS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ZS60.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.