Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GR II
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Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Launched June 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GR II Overview
The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GR II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

The FP5 was launched 5 years earlier than the GR II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP5 matches up versus the GR II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GR II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Ricoh GR II
FP5 | GR II | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Panasonic FP5
GR II | FP5 | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 54 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Ricoh GR II
FP5 | GR II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GR II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 versus the GR II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and GR II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and GR II.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Ricoh GR II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Ricoh GR II |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2015-06-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | GR Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-16.0 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 300 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lbs) | 251g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1078 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 320 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $199 | $599 |