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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Released July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 9 years prior to the WG-80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the TS5 scores against the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh WG-80

 TS5 WG-80 
Screen dimension3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic TS5

 WG-80 TS5 
AnnouncedMay 2022July 2013More recent by 107 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-80

 TS5 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS5 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS5 vs the WG-80.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and WG-80.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older TS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
32
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography details
72
great battery pack (370 per charge)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
52
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Ricoh WG-80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-07-12 2022-05-19
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
AE 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 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BCM13 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $300