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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic TS4 versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was launched 20 months later than the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS4 matches up versus the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Ricoh CX3

 TS4 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic TS4

 CX3 TS4 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh CX3

 TS4 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 features exterior 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) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 versus Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 and the CX3.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and CX3.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS4 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher TS4 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Ricoh CX3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-31 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 310 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $329