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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was launched 6 months before the WG-4 GPS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS5 scores vs the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TS5 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic TS5

 WG-4 GPS TS5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TS5 WG-4 GPS 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 features external dimensions 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 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS5 and the WG-4 GPS.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
72
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Category 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $210