Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2009

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh CX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TS1 was launched within a month of the CX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS1 grades versus the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh CX1
TS1 | CX1 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic TS1
CX1 | TS1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh CX1
TS1 | CX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS1 and the CX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and CX1.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS1 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Ricoh CX1 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2009-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189 gr (0.42 pounds) | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $380 | $299 |