Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh G700SE

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and G700SE (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled 15 months later than the G700SE making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the G700SE.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and G700SE.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.