Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh G900
FS25 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FS25
G900 | FS25 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 110 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh G900
FS25 | G900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Ricoh G900 | |
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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 |