Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ZS20 was revealed 8 months later than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS20 scores against the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS20 against the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS20 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS20 will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.