Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the TS30 scores vs the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 offers external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS30 and the WG-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older TS30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.