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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 11 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS3 matches up against the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Ricoh WG-80

 TS3 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic TS3

 WG-80 TS3 
ReleasedMay 2022August 2011More modern by 130 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh WG-80

 TS3 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.70"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS3 compared to the WG-80.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and WG-80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography factors
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography details
63
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Ricoh WG-80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 193g (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 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $300