Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh G700SE

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GH5S versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and G700SE (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was manufactured 7 years after the G700SE which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH5S grades against the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S features outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S versus Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5S and the G700SE.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and G700SE is 62 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and G700SE.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh G700SE will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GH5S should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.