Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS10 was released 19 months later than the GR Digital III making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS10 matches up vs the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 features external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS10 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 and the GR Digital III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS10 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger ZS10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.