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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was announced 7 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS20 grades versus the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TS20 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic TS20

 WG-6 TS20 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2012Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-6

 TS20 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS20 vs the WG-6.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and WG-6.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TS20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Ricoh WG-6
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-31 2018-02-21
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $179 $271