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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the G900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH6 matches up versus the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Ricoh G900

 FH6 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FH6

 G900 FH6 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2012More recent by 74 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh G900

 FH6 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 compared to the G900.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and G900.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
good battery power (340 shots)
environment proof
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
41
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (247g)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-09 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 life 280 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $129 $752