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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Ricoh G700SE
(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
  • Revealed October 2010
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH22 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 9 months prior to the G700SE so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH22 scores against the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FH22 G700SE 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FH22

 G700SE FH22 
RevealedOctober 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh G700SE

 FH22 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH22 compared to the G700SE.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and G700SE.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
67
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Ricoh G700SE
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $0