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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic TS30 versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was released 4 years before the WG-6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS30 grades versus the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TS30 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic TS30

 WG-6 TS30 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2015Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-6

 TS30 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 comes with physical 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) while the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS30 against the WG-6.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and WG-6.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TS30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
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lighter than others (142g)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (246g)
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Ricoh WG-6
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 246 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $271