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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(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
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Ricoh WG-30W

 GH5S WG-30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018October 2014More modern by 40 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic GH5S

 WG-30W GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh WG-30W

 GH5S WG-30W 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
61
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
68
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
55
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
61
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
67
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SRicoh WG-30W
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