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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR 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 GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • New Model is Ricoh GR II
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH6 versus Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is fairly close but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH6 was revealed 15 months prior to the GR making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH6 matches up vs the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Ricoh GR

 FH6 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic FH6

 GR FH6 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012More recent by 15 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh GR

 FH6 GR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has external 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 GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Ricoh GR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH6 versus the GR.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and GR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and GR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH6 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh GR will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FH6 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Ricoh GR
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (245g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
Ricoh GR Travel photography features
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others (119g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
41
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
Ricoh GR Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh GR
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Ricoh GR
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Ricoh GR
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2013-04-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life 280 photographs 290 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $129 $971