Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Launched August 2020
- New Model is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
Here, we are matching up the Panasonic S5 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The S5 was announced 11 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S5 matches up against the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
S5 | GR Digital III | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 135 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Panasonic S5
GR Digital III | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Ricoh GR Digital III
S5 | GR Digital III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3.0" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S5 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S5 versus the GR Digital III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and GR Digital III is 60 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and GR Digital III.
Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will render greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer S5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2020-08-14 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 31 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.0" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,840k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714g (1.57 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,999 | $399 |