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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The FZ28 was announced 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ28 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 FZ28 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic FZ28

 GR Digital IV FZ28 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 FZ28 GR Digital IV 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 vs the GR Digital IV.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and GR Digital IV is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FZ28 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The older FZ28 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
great battery life (390 shots)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/1.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $599