Panasonic TS25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS25 was unveiled 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS25 scores versus the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS25 vs the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS25 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer TS25 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.