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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was brought out 3 months later than the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP7 scores versus the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FP7 G700SE 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FP7

 G700SE FP7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh G700SE

 FP7 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011October 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FP7 against the G700SE.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and G700SE.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
manual focus
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (147g)
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
63
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
features touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
41
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (147g)
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Ricoh G700SE
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2010-10-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 240 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $227 $0