Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III

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.

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
FZ28 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic FZ28
GR Digital IV | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
FZ28 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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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 |