Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS1 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-30W which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS1 grades versus the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh WG-30W
TS1 | WG-30W |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic TS1
WG-30W | TS1 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 69 months |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-30W
TS1 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers physical 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 WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TS1 versus the WG-30W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and WG-30W.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-27 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 grams (0.42 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 300 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $380 | $280 |