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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh CX6

 TS6 CX6 
IntroducedJanuary 2015November 2011More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic TS6

 CX6 TS6 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh CX6

 TS6 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery power (370 shots)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
52
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Ricoh CX6
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $595