Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh G700SE

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh G700SE, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and G700SE (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was brought out 9 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S5 scores versus the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5 versus the G700SE.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and G700SE is 60 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and G700SE.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will offer extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.