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GH4vs Ricoh GR III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4
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Ricoh Ricoh GR III Ricoh Ricoh GR III (2019) Starting from £899 new Best for Street photography & urban reportage View Ricoh GR III

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.

Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.

↓ Full specifications below

GH4 (2014)

  • Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
  • Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
  • MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
  • Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece

Ricoh GR III (2019)

  • Street photographers who want a classic 28mm perspective in a pocketable body
  • Documentary photographers who want a discreet, fast APS-C compact
  • GR IIIx buyers who prefer the wider 28mm field of view
  • Anyone who wants serious APS-C image quality without carrying a bag

Quick take: The ricoh gr iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GH4 (2014)Ricoh GR III (2019)
Price £349 £899
Sensor 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 16.1MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps 1080p/60p
Autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation None (no body IBIS) 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) 4fps
Battery Life ~500 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 560g (with battery and card) 257g
Dimensions 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification None
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre GH4Ricoh GR III
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
Landscape
4.0
7.0
Street
9.0
Documentary
9.0

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