Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh G700SE

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FS15 versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 21 months earlier than the G700SE which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS15 grades versus the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS15 against the G700SE.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and G700SE.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older FS15 will be behind in sensor innovation.