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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(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
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TS1 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic TS1

 WG-30W TS1 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2009More modern by 69 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-30W

 TS1 WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Ricoh WG-30W
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