Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh PX
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2011

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh PX, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TS3 was brought out within a month of the PX and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS3 grades against the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Ricoh PX
TS3 | PX |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic TS3
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh PX
TS3 | PX | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 offers external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 compared to the PX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and PX.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh PX to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Ricoh PX |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197g (0.43 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $380 | $329 |