Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS70 and Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the ZS70 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS70 was manufactured 7 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS70 matches up against the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS70 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS70 vs the GR Digital III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and GR Digital III is 87 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS70 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS70 will show extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.