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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was released 11 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS10 scores against the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TS10 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic TS10

 WG-70 TS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2010More recent by 122 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh WG-70

 TS10 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 has got exterior 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-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TS10 compared to the WG-70.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and WG-70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
61
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Ricoh WG-70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-21 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 All around 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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $280