• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-S3 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 30 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    117g vs 192g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Panasonic DMC-S3

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S3000

Panasonic DMC-S3
Nikon S3000
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Nikon S3000

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon S3000
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon S3000

Compared to Panasonic DMC-S1

Panasonic DMC-S3
Panasonic DMC-S1
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Panasonic DMC-S1

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic DMC-S1
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic DMC-S1

Compared to Fujifilm JV200

Panasonic DMC-S3
Fujifilm JV200
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Fujifilm JV200

Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm JV200
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Fujifilm JV200

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Panasonic DMC-S3
Pentax RS1500
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Pentax RS1500

Ricoh WG-30
Pentax RS1500
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Pentax RS1500

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH7

Panasonic DMC-S3
Panasonic DMC-FH7
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic DMC-S3 vs Panasonic DMC-FH7

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic DMC-FH7
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic DMC-FH7

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