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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was introduced 20 months prior to the G700SE which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS1 scores against the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TS1 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic TS1

 G700SE TS1 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh G700SE

 TS1 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS1 vs the G700SE.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and G700SE.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (307g)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Ricoh G700SE
Also called Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-27 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $0