Panasonic G85 vs Ricoh GR III

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Panasonic G85 vs Ricoh GR III

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Panasonic G95
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Differences

Panasonic G85 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$598 vs $897*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
9.4 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.6 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
50 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Panasonic G85

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; Very good high ISO performance and dynamic range; Fast and accurate autofocus; Excellent 4K video recording quality and features.
OLPF-less sensor is prone to moiré; Electronic viewfinder struggles in low light; Continuous autofocus is limited to 6fps shooting; Below average battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G7

$648
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

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Ricoh GR III

Panasonic G7

$998
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1 II

$648
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-M1 II

$998
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G85

Panasonic GH5

$648
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1348
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Higher effective ISO

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Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GH5

$998
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1348
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G9

$648
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1065
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G9

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic G9

$998
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1065
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95

$648
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

$848
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic G95

$998
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$848
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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