Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh PX

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2 was announced 5 months after the PX which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S2 scores versus the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2 compared to the PX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and PX.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.