Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH2 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was introduced 10 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH2 grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH2 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH2 and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 96 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH2 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH2 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.