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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
35
Overall
32

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 17 months later than the CX2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1 matches up vs the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh CX2

 S1 CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic S1

 CX2 S1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh CX2

 S1 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 and the CX2.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and CX2.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic S1 to produce greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (117g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $269 $341