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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was revealed 13 months prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP7 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 FP7 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 FP7 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 FP7 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 features exterior 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 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The FP7 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The older FP7 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
34
 good MP (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
74
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (147g)
55
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery power (240 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
48
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
63
 great battery power (240 shots)
 features touch to focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 heavier than competition in class (550g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
41
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (240 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
63
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
29
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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 really wide (24mm)
 supports face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $227 $871