Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh G900

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was announced 8 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ100 scores against the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ100 compared to the G900.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and G900 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and G900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.