Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- Later Model is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS5 was launched 6 months prior to the WG-4 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS5 matches up vs the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh WG-4
TS5 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Panasonic TS5
WG-4 | TS5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-4
TS5 | WG-4 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | February 2014 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS5 vs the WG-4.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and WG-4.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-07-12 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 240 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $350 | $330 |