Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR II

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was brought out 4 years earlier than the GR II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH6 matches up against the GR II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH6 compared to the GR II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and GR II is 96 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and GR II.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH6 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR II will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.