Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh PX

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh PX, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was manufactured 19 months prior to the PX making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS10 scores versus the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 provides outer dimensions 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 PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh PX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TS10 vs the PX.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and PX.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.