Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS35 was announced 2 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS35 grades vs the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 provides external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 against the GR Digital IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and GR Digital IV is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS35 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS35 will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS35 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.