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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 9 years before the G900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP2 grades vs the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Ricoh G900

 FP2 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FP2

 G900 FP2 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 98 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Ricoh G900

 FP2 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has 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) while the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP2 vs the G900.

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and G900.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (151g)
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging information
Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (151g)
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Ricoh G900
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2018-02-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 life - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $80 $752