Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh G900

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was released 9 years before the G900 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS10 matches up against the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 has 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 G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS10 versus the G900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and G900.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.