Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR III

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and GR III (24MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was brought out 7 years earlier than the GR III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH6 matches up versus the GR III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh GR III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH6 against the GR III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and GR III is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and GR III.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GR III will produce more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.