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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was manufactured 6 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS25 scores vs the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh G900

 TS25 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic TS25

 G900 TS25 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013Newer by 62 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh G900

 TS25 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 features external 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) while the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS25 versus the G900.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and G900.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
Ricoh G900 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors (144g)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Ricoh G900
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $752