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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 4 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS30 grades versus the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh G900

 TS30 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic TS30

 G900 TS30 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2015More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh G900

 TS30 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS30 vs the G900.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and G900.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography details
Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than average (142g)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Ricoh G900
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $752