Panasonic S1H vs Ricoh PX

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic S1H versus Ricoh PX, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and PX (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and PX (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was manufactured 8 years later than the PX and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1H matches up versus the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H has got physical 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) while the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1H against the PX.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and PX is 52 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and PX.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S1H should have a benefit in sensor technology.