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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 10 years earlier than the G900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS25 scores versus the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh G900

 FS25 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FS25

 G900 FS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009Fresher by 110 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh G900

 FS25 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 versus the G900.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and G900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
Ricoh G900 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
great battery (340 shots)
weather proof
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
weather proof
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $752