Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS2 was brought out 19 months earlier than the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS2 matches up against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 offers external dimensions 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 GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TS2 and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS2 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.