Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

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.