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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was manufactured 2 years after the G700SE which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS5 grades versus the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TS5 G700SE 
RevealedJuly 2013October 2010Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic TS5

 G700SE TS5 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh G700SE

 TS5 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 compared to the G700SE.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TS5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
72
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
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quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Ricoh G700SE
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-12 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $0