Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH10 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The FH10 was launched 16 months later than the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH10 grades vs the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH10 and the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and GR Digital IV is 97 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH10 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer FH10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.