Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-70

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.