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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 FH27 GR Digital IV 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic FH27

 GR Digital IV FH27 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 FH27 GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
68
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
great battery (390 shots)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Ricoh GR Digital IV
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