Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G900
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Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G900 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2018
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Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S3 versus Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3 was revealed 8 years earlier than the G900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3 scores vs the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Ricoh G900
| S3 | G900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic S3
| G900 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 86 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Ricoh G900
| S3 | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S3 against the G900.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and G900.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Ricoh G900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Ricoh G900 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2018-02-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 3840x2160 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 340 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $110 | $752 |
