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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was launched 4 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS5 grades against the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh WG-50

 TS5 WG-50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic TS5

 WG-50 TS5 
IntroducedMay 2017July 2013More modern by 47 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-50

 TS5 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS5 vs the WG-50.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and WG-50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
32
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS5
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
72
good battery power (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
52
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Ricoh WG-50
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-12 2017-05-24
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support 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 range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 193 gr (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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $280