Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

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.

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

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.