Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Preto 2024
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 GR GR IIIx HDF Preto 2024
This pocket camera is praised for its excellent image quality and compact design, making it ideal for casual shooting. Users love the JPEG output and the all-in-one workflow, though one reviewer experienced a critical failure after two weeks. A spare battery is recommended for longer sessions.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Compact and pocketable design
- Great JPEG output straight from camera
- All-in-one workflow
- Easy one-handed shooting
Cons
- Critical failure after two weeks
- Requires spare battery for long sessions
- Focal length takes getting used to
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.239999771118164 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | L2 | GR ENGINE 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| 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 | 0.26 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | 200 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| 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 GR GR IIIx HDF Preto 2024
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong stabilization (77th percentile)
- Strong af (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.