Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2011

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TS30 was brought out 3 years later than the PX and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS30 matches up vs the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh PX
TS30 | PX | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic TS30
PX | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh PX
TS30 | PX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 has got outer dimensions 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 PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS30 and the PX.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and PX.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger TS30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Ricoh PX |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.3 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $180 | $329 |