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 Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Panasonic TS3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3″) and weighs 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic TS3 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 the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and the Panasonic TS3. Ricoh WG-4 GPS has the same height with Panasonic TS3. On the other hand, with a width of 124mm, it is 21 wider and also with a thickness of 33mm, it is 6mm thicker than Panasonic TS3.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Panasonic TS3.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Panasonic TS3.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic TS3 is significantly lighter (38g ) than the Ricoh WG-4 GPS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS3's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.