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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Launched October 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was unveiled 9 months prior to the G700SE and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP1 grades vs the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FP1 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FP1

 G700SE FP1 
LaunchedOctober 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh G700SE

 FP1 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FP1 and the G700SE.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and G700SE.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older FP1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
23
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Ricoh G700SE
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-10-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $153 $0