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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TS1 WG-M1 
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic TS1

 WG-M1 TS1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2009More recent by 68 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-M1

 TS1 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Ricoh WG-M1
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