Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR II

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 II and Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the GR II (16MP) is pretty well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and GR II (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 3 years later than the GR II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LX100 II grades vs the GR II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outer dimensions 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 GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Ricoh GR II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the LX100 II vs the GR II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and GR II is 81 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and GR II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will give extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.