Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic TS3 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was launched 4 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS3 matches up against the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 features 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-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS3 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.