Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-70
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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

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").

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.

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.
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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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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 |