Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5
95 Imaging
40 Features
28 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Announced January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh CX5
TS25 | CX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic TS25
CX5 | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh CX5
TS25 | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |