Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-50

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced 6 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS4 matches up vs the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 offers exterior 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 WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS4 and the WG-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WG-50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.