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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS6 was revealed 4 years after the G700SE which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS6 scores against the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TS6 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015October 2010More modern by 52 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic TS6

 G700SE TS6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh G700SE

 TS6 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 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 G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TS6 compared to the G700SE.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and G700SE.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS6 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TS6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
73
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
23
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (307g)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Ricoh G700SE
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $0