Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh GR

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH5 versus Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is very similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH5 was released 3 years prior to the GR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH5 matches up versus the GR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH5 versus the GR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and GR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and GR.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The FH5 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.