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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS1 versus Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was revealed 14 years before the WG-80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS1 grades versus the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh WG-80

 TS1 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic TS1

 WG-80 TS1 
RevealedMay 2022January 2009Newer by 162 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-80

 TS1 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.70"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS1 vs the WG-80.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and WG-80.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography info
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Ricoh WG-80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, 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) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 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
Battery life - 300 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $300