Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5/Panasonic-TS5-front.jpg)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
- Launched July 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Released February 2015
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The TS5 was launched 19 months prior to the WG-5 GPS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS5 grades against the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
TS5 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Panasonic TS5
WG-5 GPS | TS5 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2013 | More modern by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
TS5 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 offers external 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-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 vs the WG-5 GPS.
![Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and WG-5 GPS.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-07-12 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | 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 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 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 10.40 m (at 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 | ||
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 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $350 | $500 |