Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH20 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH20 was launched 6 months after the GR Digital III which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH20 matches up against the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH20 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 compared to the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and GR Digital III.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.