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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS25 scores against the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TS25 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Panasonic TS25

 WG-5 GPS TS25 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TS25 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS25 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the production 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-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (144g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition (236 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $500