Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX4

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh CX4, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was announced 18 months after the CX4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS4 matches up vs the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 has physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS4 compared to the CX4.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and CX4.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS4 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.