Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TS10 was launched 5 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS10 scores against the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
TS10 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic TS10
WG-4 GPS | TS10 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
TS10 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 offers external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS10 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and WG-4 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT10 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-21 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 | - | 240 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $249 | $210 |