Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XS1 matches up against the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Ricoh WG-6
| XS1 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic XS1
| WG-6 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 62 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh WG-6
| XS1 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the XS1 and the WG-6.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and WG-6 is 97 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and WG-6.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older XS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2018-02-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash on, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 103g (0.23 lb) | 246g (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photos | 340 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $130 | $271 |
