Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
S5 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 110 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
S5 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.0" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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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 |