Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh G900

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 5 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS5 grades against the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 offers physical 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 G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS5 and the G900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and G900.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.