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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was introduced 4 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS6 matches up versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh CX4

 TS6 CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2010Fresher by 54 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic TS6

 CX4 TS6 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh CX4

 TS6 CX4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 features external measurements 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 CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TS6 versus the CX4.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and CX4.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent TS6 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS6
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
73
good battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others (205g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
52
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Ricoh CX4
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $211