Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh CX5

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh CX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 2 years after the CX5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS5 scores against the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TS5 versus the CX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and CX5.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger TS5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.