Panasonic GF7 vs Ricoh GR III

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Panasonic GF7 vs Ricoh GR III

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic GF7 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Panasonic GF7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality for its size; Fast AF for its class; 10fps burst mode with electronic shutter; Lightweight, yet well-built, compact design; Great value for the money.
Continuous AF is not reliable; Shallow buffer with RAW; Below average battery life; No EVF; Maximum mechanical shutter speed of only 1/500s.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GF5

Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GF5

$590
4/3

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$430
4/3

Longer stills battery life
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GF5

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GF5

$945
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$430
4/3

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GF5

Compared to Olympus E-PL6

Panasonic GF7

Olympus E-PL6

$590
4/3

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$299
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GF7 vs Olympus E-PL6

Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-PL6

$945
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Wi-Fi

$299
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM1

$590
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$479
4/3

Compare Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM1

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GM1

$945
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$479
4/3

Focus peaking
Internal flash

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Compared to Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM5

$590
4/3

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Hot shoe

Compare Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GM5

$945
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GM5

Compared to Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GX850

$590
4/3

Fast startup
Has anti-aliasing filter

$548
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX850

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GX850

$945
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$548
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

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