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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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 WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 5 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1 scores versus the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S1 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Panasonic S1

 WG-5 GPS S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 S1 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $269 $500