Panasonic ZS7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very well matched but the ZS7 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ZS7 was launched 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS7 grades versus the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS7 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS7 compared to the GR Digital III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS7 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher ZS7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.