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Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85 Imaging
33 Features
48 Overall
39

Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FS12 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was launched 15 months prior to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FS12 matches up against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

          

          

            
 FS12 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Panasonic FS12

          

          

            
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC FS12 
IntroducedAugust 2010April 2009Newer by 15 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

          

          

            
 FS12 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS12 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FS12 compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 95 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FS12 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
20
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
39
 you can focus manually
 supports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FS12 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography details
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great battery pack (440 shots)
 slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography information
51
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
 great battery pack (440 per charge)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography features
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
51
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (440 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging features
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing external microphone support
26
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-04-17 2010-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 129g (0.28 lbs) 367g (0.81 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
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 - 440 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $228 $147