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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic TS3 versus Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-30W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS3 grades vs the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TS3 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic TS3

 WG-30W TS3 
IntroducedOctober 2014August 2011More modern by 38 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh WG-30W

 TS3 WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 has got physical dimensions 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-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS3 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 compared to the WG-30W.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and WG-30W.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery (310 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Ricoh WG-30W
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $280