Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX5
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S1 was manufactured 6 months before the CX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S1 grades against the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh CX5
S1 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic S1
CX5 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh CX5
S1 | CX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has got outer measurements 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 CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 against the CX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and CX5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic S1 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117g (0.26 lb) | 205g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $269 | $399 |