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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic F5 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was announced 2 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the F5 matches up against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Ricoh G700SE

 F5 G700SE 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2010Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic F5

 G700SE F5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Ricoh G700SE

 F5 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic F5 versus Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the F5 vs the G700SE.

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and G700SE.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern F5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
manual focus
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $0