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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Ricoh G700SE
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FS25 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FS25

 G700SE FS25 
IntroducedOctober 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh G700SE

 FS25 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

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

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
manual focus
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
23
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Ricoh G700SE
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