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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was revealed 21 months before the G700SE which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ28 scores vs the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FZ28 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic FZ28

 G700SE FZ28 
IntroducedOctober 2010January 2009More modern by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh G700SE

 FZ28 G700SE 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 against the G700SE.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and G700SE is 72 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G700SE to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
29
has manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
23
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $0