Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-4

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic XS1 versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was released 13 months before the WG-4 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the XS1 scores against the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Panasonic XS1 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the XS1 versus the WG-4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and WG-4 is 97 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and WG-4.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older XS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.