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Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
89 Imaging
48 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
38

Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 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
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF3
  • Successor is Panasonic GF6
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GF5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF5 was revealed 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GF5 grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 GF5 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedApril 2012March 2010Fresher by 25 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Panasonic GF5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 GF5 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF5 and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 89 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF5 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer GF5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography factors
55
 manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
36
 has manual focus
 supports RAW files
 no liveview feature
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic GF5 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography info
70
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
40
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12MP)
 lack of phase detect AF
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview feature
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
61
 boasts focus via touch
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
59
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview feature
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
32
 touchscreen functionality
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have mic jack
28
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have microphone support
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Panasonic GF5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-05 2010-03-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.30 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 267 gr (0.59 lb) 355 gr (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 410 photographs
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 feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $349