Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was introduced 8 months earlier than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP7 scores vs the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 and the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP7 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FP7 will render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.