Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh CX2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and CX2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was launched 9 years after the CX2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1 scores against the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 features outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S1 vs the CX2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and CX2 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.