Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZR3 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the ZR3 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The ZR3 was manufactured 19 months prior to the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZR3 grades versus the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZR3 and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZR3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZR3 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.