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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic TS1 versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was released 3 years prior to the CX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS1 matches up vs the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh CX5

 TS1 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic TS1

 CX5 TS1 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh CX5

 TS1 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 comes with external 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 CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS1 and the CX5.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and CX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS1 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh CX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Ricoh CX5
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $399