Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ10 was brought out 3 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ10 scores versus the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 offers external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ10 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic SZ10 will produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SZ10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.