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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS2 versus Ricoh PX, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was revealed 18 months earlier than the PX making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS2 grades versus the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Ricoh PX

 TS2 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic TS2

 PX TS2 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh PX

 TS2 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS2 versus Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TS2 and the PX.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and PX.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TS2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
67
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Ricoh PX
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Ricoh PX
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-26 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $329