Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh CX1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Ricoh CX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and CX1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was revealed 9 years after the CX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX100 II grades against the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the CX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and CX1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and CX1.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II provides an edge in sensor technology.