Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was revealed about the same time to the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH7 scores against the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH7 against the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FH7 will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.