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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 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
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
Ricoh CX3
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh CX3

 TS5 CX3 
ReleasedJuly 2013June 2010More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic TS5

 CX3 TS5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh CX3

 TS5 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
72
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
52
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Ricoh CX3
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