Lumix GH5 IIvs Ricoh GR III
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
VS
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, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
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.
Who should buy what
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
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; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 257g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | Ricoh GR III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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