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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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
Ricoh PX
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh PX

 TS30 PX 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2011More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic TS30

 PX TS30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh PX

 TS30 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography details
Ricoh PX Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
Ricoh PX Travel photography features
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
Ricoh PX Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

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