Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Other Name is 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2011

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The TS25 was launched 14 months later than the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS25 grades against the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh CX6
TS25 | CX6 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic TS25
CX6 | TS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh CX6
TS25 | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS25 against the CX6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and CX6.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TS25 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Ricoh CX6 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-11-15 |
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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $180 | $595 |