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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Ricoh WG-70
(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 February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was unveiled 8 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS25 grades versus the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TS25 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic TS25

 WG-70 TS25 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2013More recent by 86 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-70

 TS25 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS25 against the WG-70.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and WG-70.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older TS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (144g)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Ricoh WG-70
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
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 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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $280