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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS25 was manufactured 17 months after the PX making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS25 scores versus the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh PX

 TS25 PX 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic TS25

 PX TS25 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh PX

 TS25 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TS25 versus the PX.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger TS25 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
Ricoh PX Travel photography details
70
lighter than others (144 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
Ricoh PX Vlogging advice
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Ricoh PX
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $329