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 ZS45 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 ZS45 has external dimensions of 108 x 60 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.36 x 1.26″) and weighs 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh G900 and the Panasonic ZS45. Panasonic ZS45 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Ricoh G900.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS45.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS45.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh G900 is 2g lighter than the Panasonic ZS45 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
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 ZS45.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS45's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic ZS45 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 ZS45.