Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2/Panasonic-S2-front.jpg)
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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2018
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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S2 and Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The S2 was unveiled 7 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2 matches up versus the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Ricoh G900. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Ricoh G900
S2 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic S2
G900 | S2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 74 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Ricoh G900
S2 | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic S2 and Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S2 versus the G900.
![Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Ricoh-G900-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.
![Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Ricoh-G900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and G900.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Ricoh-G900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Ricoh-G900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Ricoh G900 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 112 gr (0.25 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | 280 photographs | 340 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $109 | $752 |