FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The JZ500 was released 11 months after the GR Digital III and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JZ500 grades versus the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 and the GR Digital III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and GR Digital III.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The JZ500 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the FujiFilm JZ500 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.