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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Panasonic ZS40, which was introduced in January 2014 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, ZS40 is 4 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-06
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 200k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 240g. 111 x 64 x 34 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Compare

Panasonic ZS40 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 (Lumix DMC-TZ60)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP 11% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
340 shots vs 300 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 6.40 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Range
±2 EV vs ±1 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 over Ricoh WG-6
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Number of Focus Points
23 vs 9 14 more focus points
Weight
240 g vs 246 g 6 g lighter
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
30× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
6.4m vs 5.5m 0.9m longer range
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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 18 MP Bigger prints and more details
Max Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40: 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 WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS40 has external dimensions of 111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34″) and weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40. Panasonic ZS40 is 7mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Ricoh WG-6 but it is also 1mm thicker.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic ZS40 is 6g lighter than the Ricoh WG-6 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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WG-6
ZS40
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to ZS40.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic ZS40 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the WG-6 and ZS40 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Panasonic ZS40 features a 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 30× zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS40 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f3.30, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS40 has 580mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh WG-6. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
ZS40
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
ZS40
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
ZS40
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
ZS40
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 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 WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS40 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
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: 18.0MP
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 WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS40 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
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
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS40 for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
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
23 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 WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS40 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
240g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS40 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 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
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 WG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40: 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 WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 WG-6 and Panasonic ZS40 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #67 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #539 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Panasonic ZS40
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #37 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #460 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS40 has a higher Overall Score than the Ricoh WG-6 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Brand Ricoh Panasonic
Announced 2018-02-21 2014-01-06
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3 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 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 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 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.3-6.4
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 200k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
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 246g 240g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 111 x 64 x 34mm
Battery Life 340 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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