Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh WG-30W
S1 | WG-30W |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic S1
WG-30W | S1 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 45 months |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-30W
S1 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check the Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |