Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR III

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS100 (1") and GR III (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS100 was launched 3 years prior to the GR III which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS100 matches up vs the GR III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 vs the GR III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and GR III is 87 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS100 and GR III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR III will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.