Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic GH5

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Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic GH5

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh WG-4 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH5 Review.
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Differences

Ricoh WG-4 advantages over Panasonic GH5

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
33 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
230g vs 725g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 600 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic GH5 advantages over Ricoh WG-4

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Slower slow-motion
180 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.34 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
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
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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 240 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
8 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1620k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
11.9 fps vs 1.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

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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.
Read our Panasonic GH5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-3

Ricoh WG-4

Pentax WG-3

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Slow-motion videos

$289
1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Pentax WG-3

Panasonic GH5

Pentax WG-3

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$289
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Internal flash

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-3

Compared to Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4

Pentax WG-3 GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$229
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Panasonic GH5

Pentax WG-3 GPS

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$229
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Ricoh WG-4

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$380
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Panasonic GH5

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

$380
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Compared to Panasonic G9

Ricoh WG-4

Panasonic G9

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$965
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$965
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G9

Compared to Panasonic G95

Ricoh WG-4

Panasonic G95

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Thinner

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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