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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Launched July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was launched 15 months prior to the WG-30W making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS5 scores vs the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TS5 WG-30W 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic TS5

 WG-30W TS5 
ReleasedOctober 2014July 2013More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-30W

 TS5 WG-30W 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS5 compared to the WG-30W.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
32
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
72
great battery (370 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
52
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (370 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Ricoh WG-30W
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-12 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $280