Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE
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32 Overall
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88 Imaging
35 Features
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Ricoh G700SE
FP7 | G700SE | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 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 resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh G700SE
FP7 | G700SE | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | October 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |