Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
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Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic S3 and Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3 scores against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Ricoh WG-4
| S3 | WG-4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Panasonic S3
| WG-4 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Ricoh WG-4
| S3 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S3 against the WG-4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and WG-4.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Ricoh WG-4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $110 | $330 |