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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX580 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty similar but the FX580 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The FX580 was announced 6 months earlier than the GR Digital III and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX580 matches up against the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 FX580 GR Digital III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Panasonic FX580

 GR Digital III FX580 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 FX580 GR Digital III 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX580 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX580 compared to the GR Digital III.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and GR Digital III.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX580 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FX580 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Ricoh GR Digital III
Other name Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $399