Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ7 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SZ7 was launched 4 months later than the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ7 grades vs the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ7 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ7 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic SZ7 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.