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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV 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
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very well matched but the S1 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The S1 was revealed 8 months earlier than the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1 scores against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S1 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic S1

 GR Digital IV S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S1 GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1 vs the GR Digital IV.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (390 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography details
62
lighter than average (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
good battery power (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
29
great max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 390 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $269 $599