Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-6

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was announced 4 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS6 scores vs the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 comes with physical 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-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS6 vs the WG-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TS6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.