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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was revealed 11 months after the G700SE which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS3 grades against the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TS3 G700SE 
AnnouncedAugust 2011October 2010Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic TS3

 G700SE TS3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh G700SE

 TS3 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS3 against the G700SE.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TS3 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
63
great battery power (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
23
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Ricoh G700SE
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 310 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $0