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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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
  • Launched November 2011
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was unveiled 10 months before the CX6 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1 matches up against the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh CX6

 S1 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic S1

 CX6 S1 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2011Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh CX6

 S1 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 compared to the CX6.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and CX6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic S1 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography information
62
lighter than others in class (117g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-11-15
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $269 $595