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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
Ricoh G700SE
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FH3 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FH3

 G700SE FH3 
IntroducedOctober 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh G700SE

 FH3 G700SE 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

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

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
23
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Ricoh G700SE
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