Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH5S versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and WG-30W (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

The GH5S was launched 3 years after the WG-30W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GH5S scores against the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Ricoh WG-30W
GH5S | WG-30W | |||
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Announced | January 2018 | ![]() | October 2014 | More modern by 40 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic GH5S
WG-30W | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh WG-30W
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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GH5S versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GH5S compared to the WG-30W.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and WG-30W is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and WG-30W.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH5S because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher GH5S provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Ricoh WG-30W |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2018-01-08 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine 10 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 gr (1.46 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | D-LI92 |
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, internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Launch price | $2,498 | $280 |