Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The TS30 was manufactured 3 years after the CX6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS30 scores against the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh CX6
TS30 | CX6 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic TS30
CX6 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh CX6
TS30 | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 has outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS30 vs the CX6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and CX6.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent TS30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Ricoh CX6 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.3 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $180 | $595 |