Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
- Launched January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TS1 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS1 scores vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh WG-M1
TS1 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic TS1
WG-M1 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-M1
TS1 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS1 compared to the WG-M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and WG-M1.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | (1×) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 1.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189 gr (0.42 pounds) | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $380 | $2,000 |