Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH8 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was launched 2 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH8 grades versus the GR Digital III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH8 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 compared to the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and GR Digital III is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH8 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH8 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.