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Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH20 versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was introduced 9 years before the G900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH20 scores against the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Ricoh G900

 FH20 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FH20

 G900 FH20 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2010More modern by 98 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Ricoh G900

 FH20 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 provides external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH20 versus Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 compared to the G900.

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and G900.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Ricoh G900
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
better than average battery power (340 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Ricoh G900
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $179 $752