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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was released 8 months prior to the G700SE so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TS2 grades versus the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TS2 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic TS2

 G700SE TS2 
LaunchedOctober 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh G700SE

 TS2 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 features external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TS2 compared to the G700SE.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and G700SE.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
focusing manually
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (307 grams)
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Ricoh G700SE
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-01-26 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $0