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Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(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
Ricoh G700SE
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S3 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic S3

 G700SE S3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Ricoh G700SE

 S3 G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2011October 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

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

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S3 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (117g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
23
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (307 grams)
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Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Ricoh G700SE
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