Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty similar but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The GH5S was unveiled 6 years after the GR Digital IV which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GH5S grades versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S features outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GH5S versus the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and GR Digital IV is 62 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The GH5S has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent GH5S provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.