• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
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  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Ricoh GXR advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.53 vs 3.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Lighter weight
    423g vs 727g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    180 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Ricoh GXR

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    5K vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 410 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    1840k vs 920k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 12.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    108 vs 15 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/3200 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

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
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K2000

Ricoh GXR
Pentax K2000
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection
Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax K2000
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon T1i

Ricoh GXR
Canon T1i
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
Panasonic GH5 II
Canon T1i
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Ricoh GXR
Fujifilm X100
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X100
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro1

Ricoh GXR
Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
  • Longer exposure
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Ricoh GXR
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
Panasonic GH5 II
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
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