Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was released 20 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH22 scores against the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 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).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH22 vs the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH22 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH22 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind in sensor tech.