Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ZR1 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The ZR1 was announced very close to the GR Digital III and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZR1 grades versus the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 features external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZR1 compared to the GR Digital III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and GR Digital III.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZR1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZR1 will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.