Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580/Panasonic-FX580-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(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
- Released February 2018
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FX580 versus Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FX580 was launched 10 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FX580 scores vs the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh G900
FX580 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FX580
G900 | FX580 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 110 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh G900
FX580 | G900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FX580 compared to the G900.
![Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-vs-Ricoh-G900-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.
![Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-vs-Ricoh-G900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and G900.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-vs-Ricoh-G900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-vs-Ricoh-G900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh G900 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $499 | $752 |