Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX4
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Launched February 2019
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010
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The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX4, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and CX4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe S1 was manufactured 8 years after the CX4 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1 grades against the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh CX4
| S1 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2019 |  | August 2010 | Newer by 103 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1180k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic S1
| CX4 | S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh CX4
| S1 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 features external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 and the CX4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and CX4 is 54 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2019-02-01 | 2010-08-19 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Amount of lenses | 30 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/320 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 95 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 3333 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 2 | Single |
| Launch cost | $2,498 | $211 |