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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
56
Features
54
Overall
55

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH5S versus Ricoh GR, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and GR (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was revealed 4 years later than the GR and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the GH5S matches up versus the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Ricoh GR

 GH5S GR 
IntroducedJanuary 2018April 2013Fresher by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1230kClearer display (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic GH5S

 GR GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh GR

 GH5S GR 
Focus manually More exact focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S versus Ricoh GR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S compared to the GR.

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and GR is 62 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and GR.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR will give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
61
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
73
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Ricoh GR
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (245g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR Sports photography advice
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
44
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
71
lighter than average in class (245g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
61
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
Ricoh GR Vlogging information
67
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
no image stabilization
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh GR
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SRicoh GR
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Ricoh GR
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-01-08 2013-04-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 300 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 shots 290 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $2,498 $971