Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh CX3

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Ricoh CX3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and CX3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was introduced 8 years after the CX3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX100 II grades against the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II provides external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II and Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II and the CX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and CX3 is 81 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and CX3.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.