Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh GR II

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic S1H versus Ricoh GR II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GR II (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GR II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was released 4 years after the GR II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1H matches up against the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H versus Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1H vs the GR II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and GR II is 52 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and GR II.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern S1H is going to have an edge in sensor technology.