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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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
Ricoh CX6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh CX6

 TS30 CX6 
LaunchedJanuary 2015November 2011Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic TS30

 CX6 TS30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh CX6

 TS30 CX6 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Ricoh CX6
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