Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Old Model is Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6
(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
- Launched February 2020
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TS5 was unveiled 7 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS5 matches up against the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh WG-70
TS5 | WG-70 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic TS5
WG-70 | TS5 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | July 2013 | More modern by 79 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-70
TS5 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 has outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS5 and the WG-70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and WG-70.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-07-12 | 2020-02-04 |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
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 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 images | 300 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $280 |