Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX100 II versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was launched 7 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LX100 II grades vs the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II versus the GR Digital IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and GR Digital IV is 81 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.