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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic TS3 versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was revealed 13 months after the CX4 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS3 grades vs the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Ricoh CX4

 TS3 CX4 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic TS3

 CX4 TS3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh CX4

 TS3 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS3 compared to the CX4.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and CX4.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher TS3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Ricoh CX4
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 310 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $380 $211