Panasonic FP8 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FP8 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very close but the FP8 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The FP8 was revealed 3 years before the GR Digital IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP8 grades versus the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FP8 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.