Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-70

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS3 scores versus the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS3 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TS3 compared to the WG-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and WG-70.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.