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Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5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).

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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
62
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)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
48
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
73
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