Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh CX4
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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2010
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh CX4, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TS20 was launched 18 months after the CX4 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS20 matches up against the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Ricoh CX4
| TS20 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | August 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic TS20
| CX4 | TS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh CX4
| TS20 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TS20 against the CX4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and CX4.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TS20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT20 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-31 | 2010-08-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142g (0.31 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | 250 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $179 | $211 |