Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh GR III

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Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh GR III

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 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 GX9 advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

260 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
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
9.2 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.1 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
32 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 GX9

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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
Thinner
33 mm vs 46 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 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 140 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
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

Great image quality; Good high ISO performance for its class; Improved JPEG processing; Fast autofocus; Fast ~9fps burst mode.
Smallish field-sequential EVF; Below average battery life; No mic/headphone jacks; Noticeable crop on 4K video.
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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-M5 II

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-M5 II

$898
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-M5 II

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Olympus E-M5 II

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GX85

$898
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GX85

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-PL8

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-PL8

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$599
4/3

Longer video battery life
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-PL8

Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-PL8

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$599
4/3

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Olympus E-PL8

Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-M10 III

$898
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-M10 III

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Olympus E-M10 III

Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-PL9

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$700
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-PL9

Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-PL9

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$700
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Olympus E-PL9

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