Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G9 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The G9 was introduced 8 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G9 scores versus the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G9 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 and the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and GR Digital III is 62 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G9 will offer you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent G9 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.