Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh GR
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(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
- Released April 2013
- Updated by Ricoh GR II
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP2 versus Ricoh GR, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP2 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the GR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP2 scores versus the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Ricoh GR
| FP2 | GR |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic FP2
| GR | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 39 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Ricoh GR
| FP2 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has got exterior 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 GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP2 versus Ricoh GR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 against the GR.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and GR is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and GR.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh GR will produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Ricoh GR |
| Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2013-04-17 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 300 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
| 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) | 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $80 | $971 |