Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic LF1 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The LF1 was introduced 4 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LF1 grades vs the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LF1 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LF1 and the GR Digital III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LF1 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LF1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.