Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

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.