Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Introduced September 2014

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

The S1 was announced 4 years after the WG-M1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1 grades vs the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh WG-M1
S1 | WG-M1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | ![]() | September 2014 | More modern by 54 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.7") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+1985k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic S1
WG-M1 | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-M1
S1 | WG-M1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has external dimensions 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-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 and the WG-M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WG-M1 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WG-M1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer you more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2019-02-01 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | (1×) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Available lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 1.5" |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1021g (2.25 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
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 photos | 350 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Retail cost | $2,498 | $2,000 |