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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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 WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was brought out 4 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S1 scores vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S1 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic S1

 WG-30W S1 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-30W

 S1 WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 and the WG-30W.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WG-30W.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
62
lighter than average (117g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $269 $280