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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS3 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS3 scores versus the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Ricoh WG-20

 TS3 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic TS3

 WG-20 TS3 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh WG-20

 TS3 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 offers outer 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 WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS3 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS3 versus the WG-20.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TS3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
63
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Ricoh WG-20
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $380 $370