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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was brought out 11 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS20 matches up vs the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Ricoh WG-80

 TS20 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic TS20

 WG-80 TS20 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2012Newer by 125 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-80

 TS20 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.70"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 features external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS20 and the WG-80.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and WG-80.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
70
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Ricoh WG-80
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-31 2022-05-19
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 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 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $300