Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27_0.jpg)
![Ricoh GR Digital IV front Ricoh GR Digital IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.
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The FH27 was brought out 8 months prior to the GR Digital IV and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH27 scores versus the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
FH27 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic FH27
GR Digital IV | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
FH27 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 compared to the GR Digital IV.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and GR Digital IV.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH27 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH27 will offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 390 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $229 | $599 |