Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TS30 was brought out 5 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS30 scores vs the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS30 against the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and GR Digital III.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic TS30 will show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS30 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.