Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh G700SE
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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88 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Ricoh G700SE
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Launched October 2010
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On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH2 scores against the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Ricoh G700SE
| FH2 | G700SE |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FH2
| G700SE | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh G700SE
| FH2 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | October 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH2 vs the G700SE.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and G700SE.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
manual focus
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition (121g)
has touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery (270 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
Photography Glossary
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Ricoh G700SE | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Ricoh G700SE |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-10-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 307 gr (0.68 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $149 | $0 |