Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS6 Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS6 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G900 and TS6, two Waterproof cameras from Ricoh and Panasonic. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Ricoh G900 has a 20.0 MP and Panasonic TS6 has a 16.0 MP resolution. Ricoh G900 was introduced to market in February 2018 and Panasonic TS6 was launched in January 2015. As you can see, TS6 is 3 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 TS6 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-02-21

20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

Digital only Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution

247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-01-06

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

214g. 110 x 67 x 29 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Also known as Lumix DMC-FT6

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 460k dots	126% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/1300s	faster mechanical shutter
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	3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Range	±2 EV vs ±1 EV	Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 over Ricoh G900

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards	Better connectivity
Number of Focus Points	23 vs 9	14 more focus points
Battery Life	370 shots vs 340 shots	30 more frames with a single charge
Weight	214 g vs 247 g	33 g lighter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide	3.30 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

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

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS6: 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 TS6 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 TS6 has external dimensions of 110 x 67 x 29 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.14″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6. Panasonic TS6 is 8mm narrower and 4mm thinner than Ricoh G900 but it is also 1mm taller.

Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6.

Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

G900

TS6

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

G900

TS6

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic TS6: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic TS6 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the G900 and TS6 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6 Cameras

Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6 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 TS6 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Panasonic TS6 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 TS6 is faster than Ricoh G900 at this focal length. On the tele end, Ricoh G900 has 12mm longer reach than the Panasonic TS6. At f5.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900

TS6

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900

TS6

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900

TS6

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900

TS6

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6 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 TS6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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: 16.0MP
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

GOOD

Panasonic TS6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
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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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
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 TS6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
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
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
23 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
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

GOOD

Panasonic TS6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
214g
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 TS6 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" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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 TS6: 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 TS6, 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 Ricoh G900 and Panasonic TS6 scores compare:

Ricoh G900

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Panasonic TS6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #49 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #463 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Panasonic TS6 has a higher Overall Score than the Ricoh G900. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that TS6 trails behind the G900: Imaging
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Ricoh G900. If not, we recommend the Panasonic TS6.

Panasonic TS6 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh G900	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Brand	Ricoh	Panasonic
Announced	2018-02-21	2015-01-06
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	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	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	4608 x 3456
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"	3"
Resolution	1,040k dots	460k 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
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	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	247g	214g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	110 x 67 x 29mm
Battery Life	340 shots	370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction