Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS15 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively close but the ZS15 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS15 was announced 10 months later than the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS15 grades versus the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 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 ZS15 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS15 vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS15 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS15 will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger ZS15 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.