Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh GR

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty close but the F5 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The F5 was launched 3 months earlier than the GR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the F5 scores versus the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the F5 against the GR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and GR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and GR.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.