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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
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Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and WG-70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was launched 12 months before the WG-70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1 matches up vs the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S1 WG-70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic S1

 WG-70 S1 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2019Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-70

 S1 WG-70 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 features exterior 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 WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 versus the WG-70.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WG-70 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WG-70.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery pack (380 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
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weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (380 CIPA)
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
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touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,021g)
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Ricoh WG-70
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-02-01 2020-02-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021g (2.25 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $2,498 $280