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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Released February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS30 grades vs the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TS30 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic TS30

 WG-70 TS30 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2015More recent by 61 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-70

 TS30 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 has external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TS30 versus the WG-70.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and WG-70.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older TS30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Ricoh WG-70
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2020-02-04
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 All around 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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $280