Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS4 grades vs the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TS4 against the WG-4 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.