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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic TS3 versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 7 years before the G900 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS3 grades against the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Ricoh G900

 TS3 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic TS3

 G900 TS3 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2011Fresher by 79 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh G900

 TS3 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS3 compared to the G900.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and G900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
63
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (247g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Ricoh G900
Also called Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $752