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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Announced January 2011
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FP7 versus Ricoh PX, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 7 months prior to the PX so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP7 matches up vs the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Ricoh PX

 FP7 PX 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic FP7

 PX FP7 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh PX

 FP7 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got physical 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 PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP7 compared to the PX.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and PX.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Ricoh PX Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
63
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Ricoh PX
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Ricoh PX
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Smooth Imaging 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $227 $329