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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Announced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was launched 6 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS6 scores vs the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TS6 WG-70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic TS6

 WG-70 TS6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2015Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-70

 TS6 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS6 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS6 vs the WG-70.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and WG-70.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older TS6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Ricoh WG-70
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $280