Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS2 has external dimensions of 99 x 63 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.94″) and weighs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh CX5 has external dimensions of 102 x 59 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic TS2 and the Ricoh CX5. Panasonic TS2 is 3mm narrower and 5mm thinner than Ricoh CX5 but it is also 4mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic TS2 is 17g lighter than the Ricoh CX5 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TS2, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the CX5.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh CX5's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS2's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.