Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6/Panasonic-TS6-front.jpg)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Superseded the Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
- Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The TS6 was released 12 months later than the WG-4 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS6 grades against the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
TS6 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic TS6
WG-4 GPS | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
TS6 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 features external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS6 vs the WG-4 GPS.
![Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and WG-4 GPS.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TS6 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
![Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 240 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $210 |