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Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S1R versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and CX6 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and CX6 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S1R was brought out 7 years after the CX6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1R grades against the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Ricoh CX6

 S1R CX6 
IntroducedFebruary 2019November 2011Newer by 88 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kClearer screen (+870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic S1R

 CX6 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Ricoh CX6

 S1R CX6 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R versus Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R against the CX6.

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and CX6 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and CX6.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will resolve extra detail having its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
87
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (1,020g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
more heavy than average (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery (360 shots)
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
32
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Ricoh CX6
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-01 2011-11-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 10 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 8000 x 6000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020g (2.25 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $3,698 $595