Panasonic G2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic G2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly comparable but the G2 (Four Thirds) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was launched 14 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G2 grades vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 features outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G2 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and GR Digital IV is 72 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G2 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G2 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.