Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
- Introduced January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
S1 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Panasonic S1
WG-5 GPS | S1 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
S1 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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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 |