Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GR
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87 Overall
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Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Launched August 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR II

Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GR Overview
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.

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GR Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Ricoh GR
S1H | GR | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | April 2013 | More recent by 78 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 1230k | Crisper display (+1100k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic S1H
GR | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Ricoh GR
S1H | GR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
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.

Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Ricoh GR |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2013-04-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Total lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,330 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 300 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052 gr (2.32 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 290 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Cost at release | $3,998 | $971 |