Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
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In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic XS1 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe XS1 was released 21 months earlier than the WG-30W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the XS1 scores vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| XS1 | WG-30W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic XS1
| WG-30W | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 21 months |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh WG-30W
| XS1 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic XS1 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the XS1 and the WG-30W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and WG-30W is 97 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and WG-30W.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older XS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-10-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103g (0.23 lbs) | 194g (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | 260 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $130 | $280 |