Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS6 was launched 12 months after the WG-20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS6 matches up vs the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh WG-20
TS6 | WG-20 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | February 2014 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic TS6
WG-20 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-20
TS6 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS6 and the WG-20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and WG-20.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer TS6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 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 (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $370 |