Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was released 13 months prior to the WG-4 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the XS1 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the XS1 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and WG-4 GPS is 97 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged XS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.