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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was announced 8 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP7 matches up versus the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Ricoh G900

 FP7 G900 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FP7

 G900 FP7 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh G900

 FP7 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP7 vs the G900.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and G900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
Ricoh G900 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (147g)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 shots)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
63
better than average battery life (240 shots)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
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has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (147g)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (247g)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Ricoh G900
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2018-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $227 $752