• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Panasonic TS30

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic TS30 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 30 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    144g vs 192g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.3 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Waterproof
    Both provide
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S100

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon S100
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon S100

Panasonic TS30
Nikon S100
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Nikon S100

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic TS20
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic TS20

Panasonic TS30
Panasonic TS20
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer exposure
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS20

Compared to Olympus TG-620

Ricoh WG-30
Olympus TG-620
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Olympus TG-620

Panasonic TS30
Olympus TG-620
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Olympus TG-620

Compared to Olympus TG-630

Ricoh WG-30
Olympus TG-630
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Olympus TG-630

Panasonic TS30
Olympus TG-630
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Olympus TG-630

Compared to Fujifilm XP80

Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm XP80
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Fujifilm XP80

Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm XP80
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Wider angle lens
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Fujifilm XP80

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