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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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
  • Announced October 2010
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 4 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ10 scores vs the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh G700SE

 SZ10 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015October 2010Fresher by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic SZ10

 G700SE SZ10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh G700SE

 SZ10 G700SE 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ10 against the G700SE.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and G700SE.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others (177 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
23
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $0