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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was released at a similar time to the WG-5 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS6 scores against the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TS6 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Panasonic TS6

 WG-5 GPS TS6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TS6 WG-5 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS6 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
37
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (236 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
52
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (236g)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2015-02-10
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $500