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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS30 versus Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 3 months later than the WG-30W so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS30 scores vs the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TS30 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic TS30

 WG-30W TS30 

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-30W

 TS30 WG-30W 
RevealedJanuary 2015October 2014Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS30 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS30 and the WG-30W.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and WG-30W.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
74
lighter than competitors (142g)
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Ricoh WG-30W
Other name Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 142g (0.31 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $280