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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS2 versus Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS2 grades vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TS2 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic TS2

 WG-30W TS2 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh WG-30W

 TS2 WG-30W 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 features physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS2 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TS2 against the WG-30W.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and WG-30W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
67
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Ricoh WG-30W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-26 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 194g (0.43 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 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 - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $280