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 Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS35 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 ZS35 has external dimensions of and weighs 305 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh G900 and the Panasonic ZS35. Panasonic ZS35 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Ricoh G900.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS35.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh G900 is significantly lighter (58g ) than the Panasonic ZS35 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the G900, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ZS35.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS35's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic ZS35 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 ZS35.