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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was introduced 18 months after the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS25 scores against the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh CX5

 TS25 CX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic TS25

 CX5 TS25 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh CX5

 TS25 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 comes with physical measurements 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 CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TS25 vs the CX5.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer TS25 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (144g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition (144g)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh CX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Ricoh CX5
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Ricoh CX5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.00 m
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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 59 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $399