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Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79
Nikon Z5 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
56
Features
54
Overall
55

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
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Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GR (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GR (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was manufactured 7 years after the GR which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 scores against the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Ricoh GR

 Z5 GR 
LaunchedJuly 2020April 2013Newer by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Nikon Z5

 GR Z5 
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Ricoh GR

 Z5 GR 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5 versus the GR.

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and GR is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and GR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GR Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Ricoh GR
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR Sports photography features
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (470 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
68
great battery life (470 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
more heavy than others in class (675g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors (245g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR Landscape photography information
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (470 per charge)
two card slots
61
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Ricoh GR
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Ricoh GR
 Nikon Z5Ricoh GR
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Z5 Ricoh GR
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-07-20 2013-04-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 300 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c DB65
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $1,399 $971