Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh G900
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2018

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FX90 was revealed 7 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FX90 scores versus the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Ricoh G900. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Ricoh G900
FX90 | G900 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FX90
G900 | FX90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 79 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh G900
FX90 | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FX90 against the G900.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and G900.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FX90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Ricoh G900 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-08-26 | 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 | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 247g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 | 200 photographs | 340 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $227 | $752 |