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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS10 was revealed 20 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS10 matches up versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 TS10 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic TS10

 GR Digital IV TS10 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 TS10 GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS10 versus the GR Digital IV.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS10 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-21 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $599