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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 FX580 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic FX580

 GR Digital IV FX580 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 FX580 GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (390 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good battery (390 shots)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (390 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging information
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
29
great max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $599