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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3 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
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was launched 7 months after the CX3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1 grades versus the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh CX3

 S1 CX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic S1

 CX3 S1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh CX3

 S1 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 and the CX3.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and CX3.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic S1 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
62
lighter than competition (117g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $269 $329