Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2017
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The TS25 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS25 scores against the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh WG-50
TS25 | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic TS25
WG-50 | TS25 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 53 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-50
TS25 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 has 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) and the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS25 against the WG-50.
![Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-vs-Ricoh-WG-50-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-vs-Ricoh-WG-50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and WG-50.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older TS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-vs-Ricoh-WG-50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS25-vs-Ricoh-WG-50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Ricoh WG-50 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2017-05-24 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect 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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display 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 rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 shots | 300 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $180 | $280 |