Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-6
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62 Imaging
49 Features
82 Overall
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89 Imaging
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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand 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-6
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and WG-6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
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Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GH5S grades against the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Ricoh WG-6
| GH5S | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic GH5S
| WG-6 | GH5S |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh WG-6
| GH5S | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2018 |  | February 2018 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S features outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GH5S and the WG-6.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and WG-6 is 62 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and WG-6.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-6 will render greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
lacks phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic GH5S Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2018-01-08 | 2018-02-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine 10 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,620k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash on, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840x2160 |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) | 246 grams (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 340 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Launch price | $2,498 | $271 |