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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was brought out 20 months before the WG-M1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS25 grades versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TS25 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic TS25

 WG-M1 TS25 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-M1

 TS25 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS25 vs the WG-M1.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older TS25 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others (144 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
70
lighter than others (144 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Ricoh WG-M1
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 1.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $2,000