Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The XS1 was launched 3 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the XS1 matches up against the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 versus the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and GR Digital III is 97 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and GR Digital III.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XS1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer XS1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.