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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was brought out 6 months later than the PX and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 grades against the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Ricoh PX

 TS4 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic TS4

 PX TS4 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh PX

 TS4 PX 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 compared to the PX.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and PX.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh PX to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
Ricoh PX Travel photography details
66
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Ricoh PX
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-31 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery type 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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $329