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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS25 was launched 2 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS25 matches up vs the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TS25 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2010Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic TS25

 G700SE TS25 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh G700SE

 TS25 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys external 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) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS25 against the G700SE.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TS25 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
manual focus
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors (144g)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
23
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Ricoh G700SE
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 -
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $0