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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was announced 4 months later than the WG-M1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS6 scores vs the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 TS6 WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic TS6

		

		

			
 WG-M1 TS6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 TS6 WG-M1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2014Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 features external 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-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS6 and the WG-M1.
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and WG-M1.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
37
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
30
 good  resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
53
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 maximum ISO low (800)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
47
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (370 shots)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
38
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
72
 better than average battery (370 per charge)
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 weather proofing
 good  resolution (14MP)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
52
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (370 shots)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
35
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (1.5 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 maximum ISO low (800)
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
33
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic support
26
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing mic port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Ricoh WG-M1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s -
Max shutter speed 1/1300s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off no built-in flash
External flash    
AE 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $2,000