Panasonic G1 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Panasonic G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Announced January 2009
- Successor is Panasonic G2
(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
- Launched October 2010
Panasonic G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic G1 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and G700SE (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe G1 was manufactured 21 months prior to the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G1 matches up against the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Ricoh G700SE
G1 | G700SE | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic G1
G700SE | G1 | |||
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Launched | October 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Ricoh G700SE
G1 | G700SE | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 has external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G1 versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G1 vs the G700SE.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and G700SE is 82 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and G700SE.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G1 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Ricoh G700SE |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-19 | 2010-10-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 360g (0.79 lbs) | 307g (0.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 53 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 463 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $0 |