Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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92 Imaging
34 Features
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III 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
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Updated by Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Newer Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Below, we are looking at the Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly similar but the TS1 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe TS1 was launched 6 months earlier than the GR Digital III which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS1 matches up against the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
| TS1 | GR Digital III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Panasonic TS1
| GR Digital III | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very 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 GR Digital III
| TS1 | GR Digital III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS1 vs the GR Digital III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and GR Digital III.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic TS1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| 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 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | - |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 189 grams (0.42 lbs) | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $380 | $399 |