Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic S1R vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was brought out 7 years after the GR Digital IV which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1R matches up against the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R offers physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S1R and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and GR Digital IV is 54 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will give greater detail having its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.