Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and WG-4 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S1 was introduced 5 years later than the WG-4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1 grades vs the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 offers external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1 and the WG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WG-4 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and WG-4.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.