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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was brought out 14 months prior to the WG-M1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS5 scores against the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TS5 WG-M1 
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic TS5

 WG-M1 TS5 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2013Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-M1

 TS5 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 against the WG-M1.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
72
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic TS5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Ricoh WG-M1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-12 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $2,000