Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR II

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH27 versus Ricoh GR II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH27 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the GR II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH27 scores versus the GR II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Ricoh GR II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH27 and the GR II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and GR II is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and GR II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The FH27 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind in sensor technology.