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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was launched 7 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS3 matches up versus the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TS3 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic TS3

 WG-6 TS3 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2011More recent by 79 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh WG-6

 TS3 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS3 and the WG-6.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and WG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
64
great battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proof
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Ricoh WG-6
Also called Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
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 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 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $271