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Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS4 Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS4 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G900 and TS4, two Waterproof cameras from Ricoh and Panasonic. Ricoh G900 was introduced to market in February 2018 and Panasonic TS4 was launched in January 2012. As you can see, TS4 is 6 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-31
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 4.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 197g. 103 x 64 x 27 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Compare

Panasonic TS4 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 (Lumix DMC-FT4)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 vs Ricoh G900

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3 vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1300s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
340 shots vs 310 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 128mm 12 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 4.6× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 over Ricoh G900
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Number of Focus Points
23 vs 9 14 more focus points
Weight
197 g vs 247 g 50 g lighter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area
2.31µm2 vs 1.39µm2 66% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS4: 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 Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic TS4 has external dimensions of 103 x 64 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.52 x 1.06″) and weighs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4. Panasonic TS4 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Ricoh G900.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS4 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS4 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4.
Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS4 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic TS4 is significantly lighter (50g ) than the Ricoh G900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

G900
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

G900
TS4
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS4's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS4: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic TS4 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine FHD processor.

Ricoh G900's sensor provides 8MP more than Panasonic TS4's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G900 and TS4 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 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.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS4 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Panasonic TS4 features a 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 4.6× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.30, Panasonic TS4 is faster than Ricoh G900 at this focal length. On the tele end, Ricoh G900 has 12mm longer reach than the Panasonic TS4. At f5.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
TS4
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900
TS4
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900
TS4
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 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.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS4 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic TS4 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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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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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS4 for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
23 Focus Points
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.0fps
128 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic TS4 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
197g
Environmental Sealings
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS4 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS4: 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 Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS4 scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #66 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #540 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Panasonic TS4
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #121 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #647 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Ricoh G900 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic TS4 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Ricoh G900.

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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Brand Ricoh Panasonic
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-01-31
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 28.07mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 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 9 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 28-128 mm (4.6×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.3-5.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.70"
Resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/1300s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 4.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 197g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 103 x 64 x 27mm
Battery Life 340 shots 310 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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