Panasonic S1 vs Ricoh WG-80

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was launched 12 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1 scores versus the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 compared to the WG-80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WG-80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WG-80.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.