Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh GR II

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH1 was brought out 6 years before the GR II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH1 scores vs the GR II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH1 against the GR II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and GR II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and GR II.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh GR II will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.