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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS2 versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was brought out 9 years before the G900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS2 scores versus the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Ricoh G900

 TS2 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic TS2

 G900 TS2 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 98 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh G900

 TS2 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS2 versus the G900.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and G900.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
Ricoh G900 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Ricoh G900
Other name Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-01-26 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $752