Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The LS5 was revealed within a month of the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LS5 scores versus the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the LS5 against the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LS5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.