Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30/Panasonic-TS30-front.jpg)
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
- Launched January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2017
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
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.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh WG-50
TS30 | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic TS30
WG-50 | TS30 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2015 | More recent by 28 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-50
TS30 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-vs-Ricoh-WG-50-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-vs-Ricoh-WG-50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-vs-Ricoh-WG-50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-vs-Ricoh-WG-50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Ricoh WG-50 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2017-05-24 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 193 grams (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 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $180 | $280 |