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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 matches up against the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TS4 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic TS4

 WG-6 TS4 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2012More recent by 73 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-6

 TS4 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 features physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS4 compared to the WG-6.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WG-6.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older TS4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography advice
66
good battery pack (310 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (246g)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Ricoh WG-6
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-31 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $271