Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS1 and Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS1 was launched 2 months before the GR Digital III so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS1 scores against the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
| ZS1 | GR Digital III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Panasonic ZS1
| GR Digital III | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Ricoh GR Digital III
| ZS1 | GR Digital III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 has physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS1 and 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 vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS1 against the GR Digital III.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and GR Digital III.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The ZS1 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/1.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 229g (0.50 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $0 | $399 |