Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh G700SE

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S1H versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and G700SE (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was brought out 9 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1H matches up versus the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H has got outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1H compared to the G700SE.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and G700SE is 52 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and G700SE.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will show more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1H should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.