Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh G900
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62 Imaging
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89 Imaging
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Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
Panasonic G9
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Announced November 2017
Ricoh G900
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
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Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh G900, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and G900 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
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Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G9 matches up versus the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Ricoh G900
| G9 | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic G9
| G900 | G9 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Ricoh G900
| G9 | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2017 |  | February 2018 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 features physical dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 versus the G900.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and G900 is 62 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and G900.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G9 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.
Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
great battery life (340 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery pack (400 per charge)
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic G9 Vlogging features
Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Ricoh G900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Ricoh G900 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2017-11-08 | 2018-02-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840x2160 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 658 gr (1.45 lb) | 247 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photos | 340 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Two | Single |
| Retail cost | $1,500 | $752 |