Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH1 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively similar but the FH1 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was unveiled 20 months before the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH1 grades against the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH1 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH1 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.