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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1 grades versus the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S1 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic S1

 WG-4 GPS S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S1 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 comes with 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 against the WG-4 GPS.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography features
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $269 $210