Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GR III

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GH5S versus Ricoh GR III, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and GR III (24MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and GR III (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was launched 8 months earlier than the GR III so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GH5S grades versus the GR III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GH5S versus the GR III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and GR III is 62 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and GR III.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GH5S is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.