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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Revealed February 2018
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FX700 versus Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was launched 8 years before the G900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX700 matches up vs the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Ricoh G900

 FX700 G900 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FX700

 G900 FX700 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2010More modern by 92 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh G900

 FX700 G900 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX700 vs the G900.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and G900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
38
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
70
good battery (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-07-21 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $752