Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh CX5

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was revealed 7 months later than the CX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS20 matches up versus the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 comes with outer 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 CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS20 vs the CX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and CX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern TS20 should have a benefit in sensor tech.