Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FS25 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the GR Digital III and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS25 grades vs the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 compared to the GR Digital III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS25 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FS25 will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.