Ricoh
THETA Z1 51GB
Ricoh THETA Z1 51GB (2021) 360° camera specs, 1.0-inch BSI sensor. Video, stabilization, battery and more.
360° · Announced 2021-03-25
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- 1.0-inch BSI sensor
- Electronic stabilization
- 60 min rated runtime
- 182 g
Video modes
- 1010-bit (no badge: 8-bit; unstated bit depth counts as 8-bit)
- LLog
- HDRHDR
- SStabilized
- HL360° horizon lock
- cropCropped
- Recording limit (minutes)
- fwAdded by a firmware update
- ?Not stated, e.g. S? (stabilization not stated)
| Resolution | 1 fps | 2 fps | 29.97 fps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K 360 2:1 | 4K 360 2:1 · 29.97 fps
Source: ricoh.com/-/Media/Ricoh/Sites/com/release/2021/pdf/0325_1.pdf | ||
| 2K 360 2:1 | 2K 360 2:1 · 29.97 fps
Source: ricoh.com/-/Media/Ricoh/Sites/com/release/2021/pdf/0325_1.pdf | ||
| 3.6K dual-fisheye (unstitched) 1:1 per lens | 3.6K dual-fisheye (unstitched) 1:1 per lens · 1 fps
Source: github.com/ricohapi/theta-api-specs/blob/main/theta-web-api-v2.1/options/file_format.md | 3.6K dual-fisheye (unstitched) 1:1 per lens · 2 fps
Source: github.com/ricohapi/theta-api-specs/blob/main/theta-web-api-v2.1/options/file_format.md | |
| 2.7K dual-fisheye (unstitched) 1:1 per lens | 2.7K dual-fisheye (unstitched) 1:1 per lens · 1 fps
Source: github.com/ricohapi/theta-api-specs/blob/main/theta-web-api-v2.1/options/file_format.md | 2.7K dual-fisheye (unstitched) 1:1 per lens · 2 fps
Source: github.com/ricohapi/theta-api-specs/blob/main/theta-web-api-v2.1/options/file_format.md |
Caveats
Thermals
Firmware notes
- 2021-06-08: 2.00.1: noise reduction / HDR rendering / Handheld HDR usable with RAW+JPEG.Source
- 2023-06-27: 3.01.1: (developer API) dual-fisheye 3.6K/2.7K 1–2fps video modes added.Source
- 2026-01-27: 3.60.3: dual-track single-file fisheye video (API).Source
- 2026-09-08: Latest listed firmware 3.70.2.Source
Which camera is right for you?
| RicohTHETA Z1 51GB (current camera)Not statedCheck price on Amazon | AKASO360$199.99Check price on Amazon | GoProMAX$499.99Check price on Amazon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021-03-25 | 2025-07-07 | Not stated |
| Sensor size | 1.0-inch BSI | 1/2-inch | 1/2.3-inch (x2) |
| Stabilization | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Horizon leveling | Not stated | 360° | 360° |
| Waterproof | None | None | 5 m |
| Weight | 182 g | 180 g | 159 g |
| Battery runtime | 60 min | 60 min | Not stated |
Specifications
Overview
- Category
- 360°
- Announced
- 2021-03-25
- Released
- Not stated
- Status
- current
- US availability
- Not stated
- Features
- RAW DNG stills
- 3-step aperture
- Interval composite
- Multi-bracket (up to 19 settings)
- Android plug-ins
- 4ch spatial audio
Sensor & lens
- Sensor size
- 1.0-inch BSI
- Sensor resolution
- 20 MP
- Lens (equiv.)
- Not stated
- Aperture
- f/2.1, f/3.5, f/5.6 (3-step aperture)
- Field of view
- Not stated
- Built-in ND
- No
Video & photo
- Video modes
- 4K 360
- 2K 360
- 3.6K dual-fisheye (unstitched)
- 2.7K dual-fisheye (unstitched)
- Max resolution
- Not stated
- 10-bit Log up to
- None
- Uncropped 4K
- None
- Codecs
- H.264
- 4:2:2 chroma
- Not stated
- Max bitrate
- 56 Mbps
- Photo resolution
- 23 MP
- RAW photos
- DNG (RAW 7296x3648, recorded as RAW+JPEG)
Stabilization
- Stabilization
- Electronic
- Horizon lock
- None
- Horizon leveling
- Not stated
Audio
- Microphones
- 4
- Mic input
- Not stated
- Mic input details
- Not stated
- Direct wireless mic
- Not stated
- 32-bit float audio
- No
Build & battery
- Waterproof
- None
- Water and dust rating
- Not stated
- Drop-proof
- Not stated
- Weight
- 182 g
- Dimensions
- 48.2x132.5x29.7
- Mount
- metal 1/4-inch tripod socket
- Battery runtime
- 60 min
- Battery capacity
- Not stated
- Removable battery
- No
- Charging power
- Not stated
Screens & storage
- Rear screen
- 0.93-inch OLED info panel 128x36 (no image preview)
- Front screen
- Not stated
- Touchscreen
- No
- Memory card
- none
- Internal storage
- 51 GB
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5GHz (5GHz not on some regional SKUs)
- Bluetooth
- 4.2
- USB
- USB-C 3.0
- GPS
- via smartphone
- Webcam
- USB UVC live streaming
- Livestream
- USB 4K 3840x1920/29.97fps/120Mbps, 2K/42Mbps; 4ch PCM audio
- HDMI out
- No
- Timecode
- No
Sources
- https://www.ricoh.com/-/Media/Ricoh/Sites/com/release/2021/pdf/0325_1.pdf
- https://github.com/ricohapi/theta-api-specs/blob/main/theta-web-api-v2.1/options/file_format.md
- https://www.ricoh360.com/theta/
- https://blog.ricoh360.com/en/12306
- https://theta-archive.ricoh360.com/support.theta360.com/en/download/firmware/z1/
- https://support.ricoh360.com/updates/theta-z1
- https://www.ricoh.com/release/2021/0325_1
- https://github.com/ricohapi/theta-api-specs/blob/main/theta-web-api-v2.1/options/_max_recordable_time.md
- https://support.ricoh360.com/manuals/theta-z1
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