Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE
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88 Imaging
35 Features
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH3 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH3 was released 9 months earlier than the G700SE and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH3 matches up vs the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh G700SE
FH3 | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FH3
G700SE | FH3 | |||
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Introduced | October 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 9 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh G700SE
FH3 | G700SE | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 vs the G700SE.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and G700SE.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Ricoh G700SE |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 307 grams (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $160 | $0 |