Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh PX
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Later Model is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2011

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh PX, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TS5 was revealed 24 months after the PX making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS5 scores vs the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh PX
TS5 | PX | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic TS5
PX | TS5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh PX
TS5 | PX | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS5 and the PX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and PX.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Ricoh PX |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-07-12 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display 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 | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $350 | $329 |