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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh GR II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively close but the FH25 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was launched 5 years before the GR II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH25 grades vs the GR II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Ricoh GR II

 FH25 GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Panasonic FH25

 GR II FH25 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2011Newer by 54 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh GR II

 FH25 GR II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh GR II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 compared to the GR II.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and GR II is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and GR II.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The FH25 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Ricoh GR II Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (251 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition (251 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
32
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh GR II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Ricoh GR II
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Ricoh GR II
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-06-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI GR Engine V
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 251 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $599