Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34


91 Imaging
41 Features
39 Overall
40
Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
- Introduced January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 64 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-50
TS20 | WG-50 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Ricoh 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 |