Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh WG-80

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was announced 8 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS30 grades versus the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS30 compared to the WG-80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and WG-80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged TS30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.