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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was launched 8 years prior to the G900 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1 matches up vs the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh G900

 S1 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic S1

 G900 S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh G900

 S1 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features 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) while the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 compared to the G900.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and G900.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Ricoh G900
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
environment proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
Ricoh G900 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $269 $752