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Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The S5 was released 9 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S5 scores against the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 S5 GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedAugust 2020August 2011More recent by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kCrisper screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Panasonic S5

 GXR Mount A12 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 S5 GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3.0"3"Equivalent screen size

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S5 against the GXR Mount A12.

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and GXR Mount A12 is 60 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S5
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
79
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
60
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
52
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
26
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-08-14 2011-08-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Amount of lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.0 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.60 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 grams (1.57 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,999 $349