Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70
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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 WG-70 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2020
- Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic S2 versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The S2 was released 9 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2 grades versus the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Ricoh WG-70
S2 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic S2
WG-70 | S2 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 98 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Ricoh WG-70
S2 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 features outer measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S2 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S2 vs the WG-70.
![Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Ricoh-WG-70-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Ricoh-WG-70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and WG-70.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Ricoh-WG-70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Ricoh-WG-70-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 WG-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | On, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 112 gr (0.25 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 300 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $109 | $280 |