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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Ricoh WG-20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh WG-20

 TS6 WG-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2014More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic TS6

 WG-20 TS6 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-20

 TS6 WG-20 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography details
72
good battery power (370 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
52
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh WG-20
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