Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3
(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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2020
- New Model is Ricoh WG-80

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS2 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The TS2 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TS2 grades against the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Ricoh WG-70
TS2 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic TS2
WG-70 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 122 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh WG-70
TS2 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS2 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS2 compared to the WG-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and WG-70.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-26 | 2020-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to 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 | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | On, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
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 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 life | - | 300 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $350 | $280 |