Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH5 was revealed 18 months after the GR Digital III making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH5 matches up vs the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 and Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH5 vs the GR Digital III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and GR Digital III is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH5 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.