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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS10 grades versus the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TS10 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic TS10

 WG-30W TS10 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010More modern by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh WG-30W

 TS10 WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS10 against the WG-30W.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and WG-30W.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
61
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Ricoh WG-30W
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-01-21 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 188g (0.41 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $280