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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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
  • Announced October 2010
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 2 months prior to the G700SE and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX700 scores vs the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FX700 G700SE 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FX700

 G700SE FX700 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh G700SE

 FX700 G700SE 
AnnouncedJuly 2010October 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 compared to the G700SE.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and G700SE.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-07-21 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $0