• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Panasonic G95

  • Less expensive
    $439* vs $698
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic G95 advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • 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
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 14.5 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video

Common Weaknesses

  • 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
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Weather-sealed build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Good AF performance; Unlimited 4K/30p video; V-Log L included.

  • No phase-detection autofocus; Below average battery life; No 4K 60p video frame rate.

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G85

Ricoh Theta V
Panasonic G85
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $631
  • 4/3
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic G95
Panasonic G85
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Newer
  • $631
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger RAW buffer

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic G95
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Ricoh Theta V
Panasonic GH5
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic G95
Panasonic GH5
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Panasonic G9

Ricoh Theta V
Panasonic G9
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $965
  • 4/3
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic G95
Panasonic G9
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $965
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite

Compared to Olympus E-M1 Mark III

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic G95
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • On-sensor phase detect
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