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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The XS1 was released 16 months after the GR Digital IV making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XS1 grades against the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 XS1 GR Digital IV 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic XS1

 GR Digital IV XS1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 XS1 GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 features exterior dimensions 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 GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 vs the GR Digital IV.

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and GR Digital IV is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic XS1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer XS1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (390 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good battery life (390 shots)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography features
39
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging information
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
29
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 260 images 390 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $599