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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
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
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The LF1 was brought out 2 years after the GR Digital IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LF1 matches up vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 LF1 GR Digital IV 
IntroducedNovember 2013September 2011Newer by 27 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic LF1

 GR Digital IV LF1 
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 LF1 GR Digital IV 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LF1 against the GR Digital IV.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LF1 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher LF1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (390 shots)
can't change focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography highlights
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
67
better than average battery (390 shots)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
36
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
29
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-26 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 390 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $599