Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was launched 18 months after the GR Digital III which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH27 scores against the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH27 vs the GR Digital III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH27 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH27 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer FH27 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.