Ricoh · Updated July 2026
Ricoh Theta Z1: price, specs & release date
The Ricoh Theta Z1 costs $999.95, the most expensive 360 cameras (median $574). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 17/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 10 in class.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Ricoh Theta Z1, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: us.ricoh-imaging.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Ricoh Theta Z1 a good buy?
At $1000, the Ricoh Theta Z1 is the most expensive of the 8 360 cameras we track, where the median is $574. On the spec sheet, its video resolution k of 4 is the lowest of the 10, its waterproof depth of 0 m is the lowest of the 10, and its display size of 0.93 in is the lowest of the 7. By release date, it is the oldest of the 9 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $999.95 US price $999.95 for the original 19GB THETA Z1, sourced verbatim from the 360Rumors long-term review (updated June 11, 2020): "The Theta Z1 is available for $999.95 from Amazon or B&H Photo." The dated Imaging Resource hands-on (Feb 25, 2019) independently describes pricing as "right around US$1,000." |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ricoh |
| Released | 2019 |
| Video resolution k | 4 |
| Max video (fps) | 29.97 |
| Photo resolution (MP) | 23 |
| Sensor size | 1 |
| Aperture f | 2.1 |
| Waterproof depth (m) | 0 |
| Battery life min | 60 |
| Internal storage (GB) | 19 |
| Display size (in) | 0.93 |
| Replaceable lens | No |
| Weight grams | 182 |
Source: us.ricoh-imaging.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by 360rumors.com. The official RICOH Imaging US product page confirms this exact model — the original THETA Z1 with "Recording medium: Internal memory: Approx. 19GB" (distinct from the Z1 51GB variant) — and supplied every spec verbatim: dual 1-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensors, lens "F2.1, 3.5, 5.6", 23MP (6720x3360) stills, "4K: 3840×1920/29.97fps" video, 0.93-inch OLED panel, video battery life "Approx. 60 minutes", and weight "Approx. 182g". The dated 360Rumors long-term review (updated June 11, 2020) corroborates the model and states verbatim "The Theta Z1 is available for $999.95 from Amazon or B&H Photo" (price) and "Waterproof? No" (non-waterproof, hence waterproofDepthM=0). Note: the lens is variable-aperture (F2.1/F3.5/F5.6) so the widest f/2.1 is recorded, and the 0.93-inch OLED is a non-touch status display; lenses are fixed folded-optics with no mount, so replaceableLens=false.
Is the Ricoh Theta Z1 worth it vs cheaper 360 cameras?
Ricoh Theta Z1 against its closest cheaper and pricier 360 cameras on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked →
| Product | Price | Video resolution k | Max video (fps) | Photo resolution (MP) | Sensor size | Aperture f |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricoh Theta Z1 this | $999.95 | 4 | 29.97 | 23 | 1 | 2.1 |
| Ricoh Theta X | $799 | 5.7 | 30 | 60 | 1/2.0 | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ricoh Theta Z1 cost?
The Ricoh Theta Z1 has a US price of $999.95 (US price $999.95 for the original 19GB THETA Z1, sourced verbatim from the 360Rumors long-term review (updated June 11, 2020): "The Theta Z1 is available for $999.95 from Amazon or B&H Photo." The dated Imaging Resource hands-on (Feb 25, 2019) independently describes pricing as "right around US$1,000."), as of 2026-07-13.
How does the Ricoh Theta Z1 compare on price?
At $1000, the Ricoh Theta Z1 is the most expensive of the 8 360 cameras we track, where the median is $574.
When was the Ricoh Theta Z1 released?
The Ricoh Theta Z1 was released 2019.
What are the Ricoh Theta Z1's key specs?
Ricoh Theta Z1 (Ricoh): videoResolutionK 4, maxVideoFps 29.97, photoResolutionMp 23, sensorSize 1, apertureF 2.1. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.
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