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RICOH THETA Z1
THETA Z1 records JPG, DNG, MP4 according to the linked manufacturer documentation. Its native files should be opened in RICOH360, then stitched or exported to an equirectangular delivery file before upload.
Technical record
| Manufacturer | RICOH |
|---|---|
| Product status | Current |
| Release year | 2019 |
| Original formats | JPG, DNG, MP4 |
| Companion files | RAW/DNG support is model-specific. Preserve original DNG files and their capture context separately from JPEG exports; do not treat a rendered JPEG or virtual-tour upload as a substitute for the raw source. |
Manufacturer data
Technical specifications
- Max video resolution
- 3840x1920
- Top frame rate
- 29.97 fps
- Video container
- MP4
- Video codec
- H.264
- Audio
- AAC-LC (monaural) / Linear PCM (4ch spatial)
- Max photo
- 23 MP
- Photo formats
- JPEG
- Sensor
- 1-inch · 2 sensors
- Display
- 0.93-inch OLED (128x36)
- Microphones
- Not provided
- Spatial audio
- Yes
- Weight
- 182 g
- Battery
- 1350 mAh
Video modes
- 3840x1920 · 29.97 fps
- 1920x960 · 29.97 fps
Photo modes
- 6720x3360 · 23 MP · JPEG
- 7296x3648 · DNG
Native formats
JPG, DNG, MP4
Workflow
Not provided · In-camera stitching: yes
Evidence and sources
Photo-first positioning
RICOH presents THETA Z1 as the series flagship for image quality, with one-inch sensors suited to low-light shooting.
manufacturer-declared · verified 2026-08-19 · Source
RAW photo format
DNG is listed in RICOH's model comparison.
manufacturer-declared · verified 2026-08-19 · Source
Documented workflow
Use RICOH360 for camera, mobile and cloud workflow; retain DNG files separately from JPEG exports and prepare an equirectangular delivery file before upload to Mirame360.
Official resources
Community and discussion
- THETA community (community lead, not definitive evidence)
Independent video reviews
- Ricoh Theta Z1 Review: Worth the Hype? — The 360 Guy, 2019-05-10. A photo-first review covering the dual one-inch sensors, DNG RAW, Lightroom workflow, variable aperture and virtual-tour use.