Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.