Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was revealed 10 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S5 scores versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 features outer measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S5 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 60 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S5 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S5 will produce greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.