Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was introduced 14 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX700 matches up versus the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 and the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FX700 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.