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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic TS4 versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was launched 7 years before the G900 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS4 matches up against the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Ricoh G900

 TS4 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic TS4

 G900 TS4 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2012Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh G900

 TS4 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 features physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS4 versus Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS4 vs the G900.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and G900.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
66
better than average battery (310 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Ricoh G900
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-31 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 340 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $752