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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh CX2

 TS25 CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic TS25

 CX2 TS25 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh CX2

 TS25 CX2 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Ricoh CX2
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