• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic SZ3 advantages over Ricoh WG-6

  • More telephoto lens reach
    250 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    126g vs 246g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Ricoh WG-6 advantages over Panasonic SZ3

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    6 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A4000 IS

Panasonic SZ3
Canon A4000 IS
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic SZ3 vs Canon A4000 IS

Ricoh WG-6
Canon A4000 IS
  • $298
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon A4000 IS

Compared to Sony WX150

Panasonic SZ3
Sony WX150
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony WX150

Ricoh WG-6
Sony WX150
  • $298
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony WX150

Compared to Canon 150 IS

Panasonic SZ3
Canon 150 IS
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic SZ3 vs Canon 150 IS

Ricoh WG-6
Canon 150 IS
  • $298
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon 150 IS

Compared to Olympus TG-870

Panasonic SZ3
Olympus TG-870
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic SZ3 vs Olympus TG-870

Ricoh WG-6
Olympus TG-870
  • $298
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh WG-6 vs Olympus TG-870

Compared to Ricoh WG-50

Panasonic SZ3
Ricoh WG-50
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $233
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh WG-50

Ricoh WG-6
Ricoh WG-50
  • $298
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More dots on screen
  • $233
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-50

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