Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the FX580 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The FX580 was released 3 years before the GR Digital IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FX580 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FX580 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX580 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FX580 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.