Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-50

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was released 5 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XS1 scores vs the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 has got 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) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the XS1 and the WG-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and WG-50 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and WG-50.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older XS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.