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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH27 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured 7 months before the PX so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH27 matches up vs the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Ricoh PX

 FH27 PX 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic FH27

 PX FH27 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh PX

 FH27 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 versus the PX.

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and PX.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH27 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
Ricoh PX Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
68
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Ricoh PX
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $329