Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2
95 Imaging
40 Features
28 Overall
35
93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 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
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2009
Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe TS25 was released 3 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS25 matches up versus the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh CX2
TS25 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic TS25
CX2 | TS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh CX2
TS25 | CX2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS25 vs the CX2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and CX2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TS25 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Ricoh CX2 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $180 | $341 |