Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX5

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic S1R and Ricoh CX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and CX5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was revealed 7 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1R matches up vs the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R offers physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R and Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1R and the CX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and CX5 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and CX5.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will give you extra detail because of its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.