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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS20 matches up versus the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Ricoh WG-50

 TS20 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic TS20

 WG-50 TS20 
RevealedMay 2017January 2012Fresher by 64 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-50

 TS20 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS20 versus the WG-50.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and WG-50.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older TS20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Ricoh WG-50
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-31 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 250 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $179 $280