Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX75 was announced 15 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FX75 matches up against the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FX75 versus the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX75 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FX75 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FX75 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.