Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(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
- Launched September 2011
- Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS3 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS3 grades versus the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
ZS3 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic ZS3
GR Digital IV | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | May 2009 | More recent by 28 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
ZS3 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS3 has outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS3 compared to the GR Digital IV.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and GR Digital IV.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The ZS3 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The older ZS3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 390 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $599 |