Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-30

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.