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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S2 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S2 was introduced 4 months after the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S2 grades vs the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S2 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic S2

 GR Digital IV S2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S2 GR Digital IV 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2 versus the GR Digital IV.

Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S2 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
34
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography factors
71
great battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition (112g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
53
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (112g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
29
good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112 grams (0.25 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 shots 390 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $109 $599