Z5vs GR IIIx HDF
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
Who should buy what
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 (2020) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 590g (with battery) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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