Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the FS25 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was manufactured 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FS25 scores vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 against the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FS25 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.