Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6 Comparison

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Panasonic TS2

14 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic TS2, which was introduced in January 2010 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Ricoh CX6, which was introduced in November 2011 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 22 months difference between TS2 and CX6 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger CX6, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-01-26

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 6400

28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

2 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

188g. 99 x 63 x 24 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Also known as Lumix DMC-FT2

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Compare

Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-11-15

10MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

5 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

201g. 104 x 59 x 29 mm

Panasonic TS2 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 (Lumix DMC-FT2)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Ricoh CX6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 over Ricoh CX6

Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 10 MP	39% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
Weight	188 g vs 201 g	13 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide	3.30 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	5.1m vs 4.0m	1.1m longer range

Reasons to choose Ricoh CX6 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.230k dots vs 230k dots	434% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1300s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	5.0fps vs 2.0fps	3 fps faster
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	300mm vs 128mm	172 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	10.7× vs 4.6×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	2.81µm² vs 1.98µm²	41% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Ricoh CX6

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Ricoh CX6

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 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 CX6 has external dimensions of 104 x 59 x 29 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6. Panasonic TS2 is 5mm narrower and 5mm thinner than Ricoh CX6 but it is also 4mm taller.

Comparison image of Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6.

Comparison image of Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6.

Top View Comparison image of Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic TS2 is 13g lighter than the Ricoh CX6 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

TS2

CX6

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

TS2

CX6

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh CX6's 3" 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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic TS2 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine HD II processor. On the other hand, Ricoh CX6 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor.

Below you can see the TS2 and CX6 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 Cameras

Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic TS2 features a 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 4.6× zoom lens whereas Ricoh CX6 features a 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 10.7× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.30, Panasonic TS2 is faster than Ricoh CX6 at this focal length. On the tele end, Ricoh CX6 has 172mm longer reach than the Panasonic TS2. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TS2

CX6

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TS2

CX6

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TS2

CX6

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TS2

CX6

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic TS2 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Ricoh CX6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic TS2 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh CX6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Panasonic TS2 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh CX6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
11 Focus Points
128 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Read the details

Panasonic TS2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Ricoh CX6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
188g
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
201g
10.7X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Panasonic TS2 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh CX6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Panasonic TS2 vs Ricoh CX6: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic TS2 and Ricoh CX6 scores compare:

Panasonic TS2

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #196 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #764 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Ricoh CX6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #155 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #676 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Ricoh CX6 has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic TS2 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Ricoh CX6 vs Panasonic TS2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2	Ricoh CX6
Brand	Panasonic	Ricoh
Announced	2010-01-26	2011-11-15
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	27.72mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	10 megapixels
Max Resolution	4320 x 3240	3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	11	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-128 mm (4.6×)	28-300 mm (10.7×)
Max Aperture	F3.3-5.9	F3.5-5.6
Macro Focus Range	5cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.7"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	1,230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1300s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.10 m	4.00 m
Max Flash Sync	n/a	s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	2.0 fps	5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1280 x 720
Video Formats	AVCHD Lite	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	188g	201g
Dimensions	99 x 63 x 24mm	104 x 59 x 29mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction