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Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched 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
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP3 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FP3 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was brought out 3 years prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP3 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 FP3 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Panasonic FP3

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 FP3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 FP3 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP3 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FP3 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
60
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than others (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography information
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pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
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touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
24
really wide (24mm)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (550g)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 180 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash settings 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 (30 fps), 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 155g (0.34 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
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 Overall 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 images
Type 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 Single Single
Launch price $182 $871