Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was revealed 2 years after the CX2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS4 matches up vs the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS4 against the CX2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS4 to show greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer TS4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.