Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LS5 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LS5 was revealed 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LS5 grades against the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 has outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LS5 vs the GR Digital III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LS5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LS5 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher LS5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.