Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Superseded the Panasonic TS4
- Updated by Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TS5 was brought out 3 years after the CX3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the TS5 grades versus the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh CX3
TS5 | CX3 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic TS5
CX3 | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh CX3
TS5 | CX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS5 versus the CX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and CX3.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS5 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger TS5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Ricoh CX3 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-07-12 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | 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 speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | 370 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $350 | $329 |