Panasonic GX850 vs Ricoh GR III

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Panasonic GX850 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 GX850 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
9.3 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.5 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
17 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Panasonic GX850

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 2.0 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 7 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 None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 114 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

Impressive image quality; Sleek design; 4K video recording; Good overall performance; Tilting touchscreen; Enjoyable user experience.
No EVF; No hot shoe, Short 4K clip limit; MicroSD card slot, Poor battery life.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Ricoh GR III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-PL6

Panasonic GX850

Olympus E-PL6

$548
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$299
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GX850 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

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Olympus E-PL6

Compared to Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GM5

$548
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic GX850 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 GF7

Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GF7

$548
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$590
4/3

Fast startup
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic GF7

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GF7

$945
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$590
4/3

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GF7

Compared to YI M1

Panasonic GX850

YI M1

$548
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

$199
4/3

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs YI M1

Ricoh GR III

YI M1

$945
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$199
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR III vs YI M1

Compared to Olympus E-PL10

Panasonic GX850

Olympus E-PL10

$548
4/3

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Wider angle kit lens

$549
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs Olympus E-PL10

Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-PL10

$945
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$549
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Olympus E-PL10

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