Panasonic GH5 vs Ricoh GR III

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Panasonic GH5 vs Ricoh GR III

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GH5 conclusion.

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

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Succeeded by the Panasonic GH5 II
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Differences

Panasonic GH5 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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 (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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

410 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
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
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
11.9 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.9 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
65 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Panasonic GH5

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$897* vs $1298
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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 87 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
257g vs 725g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 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
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 600 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

20MP sensor; Better per-pixel sharpness; Very good, slightly improved dynamic range and high ISOs; Stellar 4K video up to 60p with no crop; 6K Photo; Dual UHS-II SD slots; Good battery life for its class.
Buffer is deep, but slow to clear; Expensive; Menus still confusing; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic GH4

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GH4

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GH4

$944
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GH4

Compared to Panasonic G85

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G85

$1348
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Higher effective ISO

$631
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G85

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic G85

$944
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$631
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic G85

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1 II

$1348
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Bigger JPEG buffer

$899
4/3

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-M1 II

$944
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1065
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G9

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic G9

$944
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1065
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G95

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic G95

$944
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$848
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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