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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was brought out 3 months after the WG-30 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS6 matches up versus the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh WG-30

 TS6 WG-30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic TS6

 WG-30 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-30

 TS6 WG-30 
LaunchedJanuary 2015October 2014Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS6 versus the WG-30.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and WG-30.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS6
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography details
73
great battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
52
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Ricoh WG-30
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $428