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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS10 versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was introduced 6 months later than the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS10 scores versus the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Ricoh CX2

 TS10 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic TS10

 CX2 TS10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh CX2

 TS10 CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS10 versus Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS10 compared to the CX2.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and CX2.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to provide more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Ricoh CX2
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-21 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $341