Pentax S1 vs Ricoh G900

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax S1 and Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was unveiled 8 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1 grades versus the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio S1 and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax S1 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax S1 and Ricoh G900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S1 against the G900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and G900.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.