Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G900
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G900 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Revealed February 2018
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In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH27 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH27 scores vs the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Ricoh G900
| FH27 | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FH27
| G900 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 86 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh G900
| FH27 | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 versus the G900.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and G900.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Ricoh G900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Ricoh G900 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2018-02-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Flash on, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 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 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 photographs | 340 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $229 | $752 |