Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX78/Panasonic-FX78-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
(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
- Revealed September 2011
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FX78 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very comparable but the FX78 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.
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The FX78 was revealed 7 months prior to the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX78 scores versus the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
FX78 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic FX78
GR Digital IV | FX78 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
FX78 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while 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).
Check out the Panasonic FX78 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX78 versus the GR Digital IV.
![Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX78-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and GR Digital IV.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX78 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FX78 will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FX78 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX78-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX78-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2011-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 200 images | 390 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $210 | $599 |