Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh WG-50

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3 was brought out 7 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S3 matches up against the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 provides 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) while the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S3 against the WG-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and WG-50.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older S3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.