Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE 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 (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Released October 2010

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S3 was manufactured 3 months after the G700SE so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S3 grades versus the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Ricoh G700SE
S3 | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic S3
G700SE | S3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Ricoh G700SE
S3 | G700SE | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | October 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S3 vs the G700SE.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and G700SE.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S3 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Ricoh G700SE |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lb) | 307 gr (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $110 | $0 |