Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh CX6

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh CX6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 3 months after the CX6 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 matches up versus the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 against the CX6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and CX6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS4 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.