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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS25 versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was brought out 13 months earlier than the WG-4 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS25 scores vs the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh WG-4

 TS25 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Panasonic TS25

 WG-4 TS25 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-4

 TS25 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS25 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS25 compared to the WG-4.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and WG-4.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (144g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging details
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Ricoh WG-4
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $330