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Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh G900, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic ZS70, which was introduced in April 2017 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 10 months difference between G900 and ZS70 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-04-19
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 322g. 112 x 67 x 41 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Compare

Panasonic ZS70 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90)
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 vs Ricoh G900

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
247 g vs 322 g 75 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 6.40 faster lens at tele


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 over Ricoh G900
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
Battery Life
380 shots vs 340 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 140mm 580 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30x vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
AE Bracketing Range
±4 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic ZS70: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

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 ZS70 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 ZS70 has external dimensions of 112 x 67 x 41 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.61″) and weighs 322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70. Ricoh G900 is 1mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Panasonic ZS70 but it is also 6mm wider.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70.
Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 Size

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 (75g ) than the Panasonic ZS70 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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G900
ZS70
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70.
Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic ZS70: Sensor Comparison

Both Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 have 1/2.3-inch sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the G900 and ZS70 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Panasonic ZS70 features a 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 30x zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS70 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh G900. At f3.30, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS70 has 580mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh G900. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh G900 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
ZS70
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900
ZS70
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900
ZS70
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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G900
ZS70
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS70 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic ZS70 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS70 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic ZS70 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
322g
Body Thickness 41mm
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS70 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic ZS70: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh G900 and Panasonic ZS70 scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #514 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Panasonic ZS70
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #270 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS70 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh G900 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh G900. Otherwise, Panasonic ZS70 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Brand Ricoh Panasonic
Announced 2018-02-21 2017-04-19
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 24-720 mm (30x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.3-6.4
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 1,166k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.46x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 322g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 112 x 67 x 41mm
Battery Life 340 shots 380 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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