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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S1 WG-M1 
IntroducedFebruary 2019September 2014More modern by 54 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.7")
Screen resolution2100k115kCrisper screen (+1985k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic S1

 WG-M1 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S1 WG-M1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
84
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
52
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery (380 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
37
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
59
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
terrible battery (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery (380 CIPA)
35
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Ricoh WG-M1
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