Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Launched April 2013
- Successor is Ricoh GR II
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The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH25 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH25 grades vs the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Ricoh GR
| FH25 | GR |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic FH25
| GR | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2013 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 27 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh GR
| FH25 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 against the GR.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and GR is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and GR.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The FH25 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh GR |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-04-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine VI | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 300s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 290 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $180 | $971 |
