Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty close but the FX90 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX90 was launched very close to the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX90 matches up vs the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX90 vs the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX90 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FX90 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.