Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S2 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S2 was introduced 4 months after the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S2 grades vs the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2 versus the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S2 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.