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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was announced 10 years before the G900 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS1 scores vs the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh G900

 TS1 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic TS1

 G900 TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 110 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh G900

 TS1 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 has outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TS1 against the G900.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and G900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
Ricoh G900 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
61
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
good battery power (340 shots)
weather proof
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
Ricoh G900 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Ricoh G900
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-27 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $752