Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was manufactured 8 months prior to the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FH25 scores vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing 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 FH25 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH25 vs the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH25 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.