Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh WG-30W
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic TS30
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Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-30W
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Revealed | January 2015 | October 2014 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |