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Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF6
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is relatively comparable but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GF5 was introduced 21 months later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GF5 grades vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 GF5 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
LaunchedApril 2012August 2010More recent by 21 months
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Panasonic GF5

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC GF5 

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 GF5 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF5 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF5 compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 89 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF5 will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GF5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography factors
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
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sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (440 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
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features focus by touch
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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good battery (440 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF5
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging factors
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touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-04-05 2010-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 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 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 267 grams (0.59 lbs) 367 grams (0.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $147