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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP2 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was brought out 9 months earlier than the G700SE so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP2 matches up against the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FP2 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FP2

 G700SE FP2 
AnnouncedOctober 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Ricoh G700SE

 FP2 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 provides physical 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) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FP2 vs the G700SE.

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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manual focus
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (151g)
50
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (151g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (151 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (307g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Ricoh G700SE
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-10-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $80 $0