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Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
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Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GR (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GR (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S1R was introduced 5 years later than the GR and that is quite a significant difference 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 GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1R scores vs the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Ricoh GR

 S1R GR 
ReleasedFebruary 2019April 2013Fresher by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kSharper screen (+870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic S1R

 GR S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Ricoh GR

 S1R GR 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R comes with exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1R compared to the GR.

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and GR is 54 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and GR.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will deliver greater detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S1R should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
87
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Ricoh GR Street photography details
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (245g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR Sports photography advice
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery life (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
great resolution (47MP)
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR Landscape photography information
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
62
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Vlogging details
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Ricoh GR
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RRicoh GR
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Ricoh GR
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-02-01 2013-04-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 300 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 78
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 13.5
DXO Low light rating 3525 972
Other
Battery life 360 photos 290 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Retail price $3,698 $971