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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(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
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TS10 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic TS10

 WG-4 GPS TS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TS10 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
61
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (235g)
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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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