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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was revealed 4 years prior to the G900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS6 scores versus the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh G900

 TS6 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic TS6

 G900 TS6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2015More modern by 38 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh G900

 TS6 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS6 and the G900.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and G900.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TS6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
37
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
73
better than average battery (370 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
great battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Ricoh G900
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
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