Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ZS40 was revealed 2 years after the GR Digital IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS40 matches up against the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS40 versus the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and GR Digital IV is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS40 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS40 will show extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ZS40 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.