Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The FH3 was revealed 20 months prior to the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH3 scores vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH3 vs the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH3 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.