Pentax S1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax S1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was introduced 6 months before the GR Digital IV and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1 matches up against the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio S1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax S1 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 versus the GR Digital IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax S1 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.