Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FS25 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the G700SE making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FS25 matches up vs the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh G700SE
FS25 | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FS25
G700SE | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | October 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh G700SE
FS25 | G700SE | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the G700SE.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and G700SE.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Ricoh G700SE |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 lb) | 307g (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 model | - | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $0 |