Panasonic SZ5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's look closer at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SZ5 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ5 was released 11 months after the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ5 scores vs the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ5 vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SZ5 should have an edge in sensor technology.