Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very comparable but the FX48 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX48 was brought out 6 months prior to the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FX48 matches up against the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FX48 and the GR Digital III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX48 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FX48 will provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.