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 WG-30 and Panasonic ZS70 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-30 has external dimensions of 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18″) and weighs 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 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 the Ricoh WG-30 and the Panasonic ZS70. Ricoh WG-30 is 5mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Panasonic ZS70 but it is also 11mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 and Panasonic ZS70.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-30 and Panasonic ZS70.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-30 is significantly lighter (130g ) than the Panasonic ZS70 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-30, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ZS70.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS70's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-30's 2.7 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Panasonic ZS70 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Ricoh WG-30 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to ZS70.