Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was launched 6 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS10 grades against the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 has got exterior 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 WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS10 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.