Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh GR
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Released September 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Introduced April 2013
- New Model is Ricoh GR II
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Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FH7 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH7 was brought out 19 months prior to the GR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH7 matches up versus the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Ricoh GR
| FH7 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic FH7
| GR | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh GR
| FH7 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 versus the GR.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and GR is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and GR.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH7 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged FH7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Ricoh GR |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-09-07 | 2013-04-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 300 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 260 photos | 290 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $149 | $971 |
