Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was announced 15 months earlier than the WG-30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS5 matches up versus the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 offers 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 WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TS5 compared to the WG-30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and WG-30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older TS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.