Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the WG-30W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS25 matches up vs the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys physical 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) and the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS25 compared to the WG-30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and WG-30W.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older TS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.