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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was introduced 12 months later than the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS30 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TS30 WG-4 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic TS30

 WG-4 GPS TS30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TS30 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 features exterior measurements 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-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TS30 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TS30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (235 grams)
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $210