Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Ricoh G900
TS4 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic TS4
G900 | TS4 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2012 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh G900
TS4 | G900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Ricoh G900 | |
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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 |