Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Older Model is Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TS2 was revealed 21 months earlier than the CX6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS2 scores versus the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Ricoh CX6
TS2 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic TS2
CX6 | TS2 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6
TS2 | CX6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS2 vs the CX6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and CX6.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Ricoh CX6 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-26 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Smooth Imaging 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 188 grams (0.41 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $350 | $595 |