S1 IIvs Ricoh GR IIIx
Ricoh
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street portraits & reportage
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
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
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- Street photographers who want the most pocketable APS-C camera available
- Ricoh GR III owners who prefer a 40mm equivalent over 28mm
- Travel photographers who want one discreet camera that fits anywhere
- Photographers who want a pocketable backup to a larger mirrorless system
Quick take: The ricoh gr iiix is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | S1 II (2025) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,200 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 680g (body only) | 262g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | S1 II | Ricoh GR IIIx |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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