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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was released 16 months after the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH6 scores versus the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FH6 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012October 2010Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FH6

 G700SE FH6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh G700SE

 FH6 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH6 and the G700SE.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and G700SE.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH6 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
23
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (307g)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-10-13
Physical type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $129 $0