Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FH5 was unveiled 8 months before the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH5 grades versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH5 and the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH5 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH5 will provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH5 will be behind in sensor technology.