Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was revealed 3 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS6 matches up against the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS6 compared to the CX6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and CX6.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TS6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.