Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is relatively comparable but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was introduced 7 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GH5S grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys exterior dimensions 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 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5S compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 62 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The GH5S has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern GH5S should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.