Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe FH2 was revealed 13 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH2 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
FH2 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Panasonic FH2
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | FH2 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
FH2 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 has external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH2 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-85mm (3.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 180 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") |
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 images | 400 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $149 | $871 |