Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV 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
- Launched May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS1 scores vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
| ZS1 | GR Digital IV |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic ZS1
| GR Digital IV | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2011 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
| ZS1 | GR Digital IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 features physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS1 versus the GR Digital IV.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and GR Digital IV.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The ZS1 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged ZS1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2011-09-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/1.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 229 grams (0.50 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 390 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB65 |
| 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 | One | One |
| Price at launch | $0 | $599 |
