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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TS6 WG-4 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic TS6

 WG-4 GPS TS6 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TS6 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
37
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS6
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
72
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (235g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
52
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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