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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The FP1 was announced 3 years earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP1 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 FP1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Panasonic FP1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 FP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 FP1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FP1 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (151g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151g)
24
really wide (24mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 - 400 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $153 $871