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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

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

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing WG-6 and TS3, two Waterproof cameras from Ricoh and Panasonic. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0 MP and Panasonic TS3 has a 12.0 MP resolution. Ricoh WG-6 was introduced to market in February 2018 and Panasonic TS3 was launched in August 2011. As you can see, TS3 is 7 years older than WG-6. 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 WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 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
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-08-16
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 4 fps 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-FT3
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Compare

Panasonic TS3 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 (Lumix DMC-FT3)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen 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
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
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
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 over Ricoh WG-6
Number of Focus Points
11 vs 9 2 more focus points
Weight
197 g vs 246 g 49 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area
2.31µm2 vs 1.39µm2 66% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
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
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
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
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic TS3: 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 WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 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 Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3. Panasonic TS3 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 Size

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 (49g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6's 3" 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.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic TS3: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic TS3 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine FHD processor.

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 8MP more than Panasonic TS3'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 WG-6 and TS3 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 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 WG-6 vs Panasonic TS3 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Panasonic TS3 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 TS3 is faster than Ricoh WG-6 at this focal length. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 12mm longer reach than the Panasonic TS3. At f5.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
TS3
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
TS3
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
TS3
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 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 WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS3 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
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
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic TS3 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
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 WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS3 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
Environmental Sealings
11 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
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic TS3 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
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
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 WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS3 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
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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
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic TS3: 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 WG-6 and Panasonic TS3, 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 WG-6 and Panasonic TS3 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Panasonic TS3
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #180 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #738 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic TS3 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 WG-6.

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Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Brand Ricoh Panasonic
Announced 2018-02-21 2011-08-16
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 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 11
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" 2.7"
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
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
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 None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 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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