Lumix S1Rvs Ricoh GR IIIx

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) Starting from £2499 new Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R
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Ricoh Ricoh GR IIIx Ricoh Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) Starting from £999 new Best for Street portraits & reportage View Ricoh GR IIIx

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

Lumix S1R (2019)

  • Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
  • Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
  • Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
  • Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative

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 lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the ricoh gr iiix is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1R (2019)Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Price £2,499 £999
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) 1080p/60p
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 4fps
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 262g
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available None
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre Lumix S1RRicoh GR IIIx
Landscape
9.0
4.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
4.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Street
4.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
Documentary
9.0
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