EOS R100vs Lumix S5 IIvs Ricoh GR IIIx
Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
- You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
- You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £1,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 740g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Leica L-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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