Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GR

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1H and Ricoh GR, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GR (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GR (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was launched 6 years later than the GR and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1H matches up against the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H provides outside measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1H and Ricoh GR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S1H and the GR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and GR is 52 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and GR.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer S1H provides an edge in sensor technology.