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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was introduced 3 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS5 grades vs the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh CX2

 TS5 CX2 
IntroducedJuly 2013August 2009Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic TS5

 CX2 TS5 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh CX2

 TS5 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TS5 against the CX2.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and CX2.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to give more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
72
good battery life (370 shots)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
51
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Ricoh CX2
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-12 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 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 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 370 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $341