• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FX75 advantages over Ricoh Theta SC

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    120 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 360 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh Theta SC advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX75

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Newer
    8 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    102g vs 166g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SD4000 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX75
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX75 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Ricoh Theta SC
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Canon SD4000 IS

Compared to Sony DSC-WX5

Panasonic DMC-FX75
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX75 vs Sony DSC-WX5

Ricoh Theta SC
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Sony DSC-WX5

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX700

Panasonic DMC-FX75
Panasonic DMC-FX700
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX75 vs Panasonic DMC-FX700

Ricoh Theta SC
Panasonic DMC-FX700
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Panasonic DMC-FX700

Compared to Sony DSC-WX10

Panasonic DMC-FX75
Sony DSC-WX10
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX75 vs Sony DSC-WX10

Ricoh Theta SC
Sony DSC-WX10
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Sony DSC-WX10

Compared to Canon ELPH 500 HS

Panasonic DMC-FX75
Canon ELPH 500 HS
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX75 vs Canon ELPH 500 HS

Ricoh Theta SC
Canon ELPH 500 HS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Canon ELPH 500 HS

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