Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
Ricoh 01568
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic hybrid camera that finally brings phase-detect autofocus to the L-mount lineup. Users highlight its excellent video features, including a fan for unlimited recording, great stabilization, and beautiful color science, all at a very competitive price. A few long-term users report a shutter button issue, and some note the limited lens selection compared to Sony, but the vast majority consider it the best value full-frame camera under $2,000.
Pros
- Excellent phase-detect autofocus
- Great video quality and codecs
- Internal fan prevents overheating
- Outstanding image stabilization
- Beautiful color science
Cons
- Shutter button issue after extended use
- Limited lens selection compared to Sony
- APS-C crop in 4K 60p
- Rolling shutter at fast pans
- External monitor disables internal display info
Ricoh 01568
The Ricoh GRD IV is praised for its responsive performance, customizable menu, and excellent build quality. Users appreciate the fixed lens for street photography and the intuitive interface, though battery life is a notable weakness. Overall, it's a strong choice for photographers seeking a compact, high-quality camera.
Pros
- Responsive performance
- Customizable menu
- Excellent build quality
- Intuitive interface
- Fixed lens for street photography
Cons
- Poor battery life in sleep mode
- Lacks viewfinder
- No zoom lens
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | Ricoh 01568 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 25.739999771118164 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | L2 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Cont |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | 250 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Ricoh 01568
- Strong sensor (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong af (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.