Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh CX4

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II and Ricoh CX4, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and CX4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was released 8 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LX100 II grades vs the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II and the CX4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and CX4 is 81 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and CX4.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger LX100 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.