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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS6 scores vs the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh WG-50

 TS6 WG-50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Panasonic TS6

 WG-50 TS6 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2015Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-50

 TS6 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS6 versus the WG-50.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and WG-50.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older TS6 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
73
great battery life (370 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
52
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery life (370 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Ricoh WG-50
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2017-05-24
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
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 speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $280