Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX3
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Renewed by Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
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The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TS1 was brought out 16 months before the CX3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS1 grades versus the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh CX3
| TS1 | CX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic TS1
| CX3 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh CX3
| TS1 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TS1 compared to the CX3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and CX3.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS1 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-27 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 189 grams (0.42 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $380 | $329 |