Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and Panasonic SZ10
side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic SZ10
has external dimensions of 99 x 60 x 30 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.18″) and weighs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic SZ10
. Panasonic SZ10
is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Ricoh G900.
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic SZ10
Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic SZ10
.
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic SZ10
Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic SZ10
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Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic SZ10
Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic SZ10
is significantly lighter (70g ) than the Ricoh G900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather sealed body of G900, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to SZ10.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh G900 and Panasonic SZ10
's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".
On the other hand, Panasonic SZ10
features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Ricoh G900 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to SZ10.