Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh PX

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic TS1 versus Ricoh PX, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was released 3 years before the PX and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS1 matches up vs the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you 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") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS1 vs the PX.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and PX.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.