Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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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Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH27 was introduced 3 months later than the G700SE and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH27 grades versus the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Ricoh G700SE
| FH27 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FH27
| G700SE | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh G700SE
| FH27 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | October 2010 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH27 compared to the G700SE.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and G700SE.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Ricoh G700SE | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Ricoh G700SE |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-10-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
| 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 307g (0.68 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $229 | $0 |