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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was announced 5 years before the WG-30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS2 grades versus the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Ricoh WG-30

 TS2 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic TS2

 WG-30 TS2 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh WG-30

 TS2 WG-30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 has got external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS2 and the WG-30.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and WG-30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh WG-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Ricoh WG-30
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-01-26 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $428