Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh CX4

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1H and Ricoh CX4, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and CX4 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S1H was manufactured 9 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1H grades vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H enjoys external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1H versus the CX4.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and CX4 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and CX4.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1H due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will produce greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S1H provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.