Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh G700SE

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was brought out 2 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XS1 scores versus the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the XS1 compared to the G700SE.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and G700SE is 97 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and G700SE.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger XS1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.