Panasonic SZ5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ5 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the SZ5 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ5 was introduced 3 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ5 grades versus the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 provides external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ5 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ5 versus the GR Digital III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and GR Digital III.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ5 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic SZ5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SZ5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.