Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Its time to look closer at the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the I-10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The I-10 was announced 19 months prior to the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the I-10 matches up against the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 has got external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the I-10 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The I-10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax I-10 will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.