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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise 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-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was released 3 years after the WG-M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GH5S scores vs the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Ricoh WG-M1

 GH5S WG-M1 
RevealedJanuary 2018September 2014More modern by 41 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"1.5"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution1620k115kClearer display (+1505k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 WG-M1 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh WG-M1

 GH5S WG-M1 

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys physical measurements 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-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5S against the WG-M1.

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and WG-M1 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and WG-M1.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern GH5S will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
61
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
68
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
52
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
55
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
64
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Timelapse function
35
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
67
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
no image stabilization
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Ricoh WG-M1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Ricoh WG-M1
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2018-01-08 2014-09-12
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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - (1×)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 1.5"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $2,498 $2,000