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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS20 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS20 scores against the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TS20 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Panasonic TS20

 WG-5 GPS TS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TS20 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS20 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TS20 and the WG-5 GPS.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography information
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography information
70
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging details
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-31 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 250 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $500