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Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II versus Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and GR III (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and GR III (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was announced very close to the GR III so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the LX100 II grades vs the GR III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Ricoh GR III

 LX100 II GR III 
Display resolution1240k1037kClearer display (+203k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Panasonic LX100 II

 GR III LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Ricoh GR III

 LX100 II GR III 
IntroducedAugust 2018September 2018Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outside 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 GR III has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II versus Ricoh GR III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II against the GR III.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and GR III is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and GR III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will offer extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography details
Ricoh GR III Street photography details
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (257g)
above average ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (340 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography features
Ricoh GR III Travel photography features
78
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (257 grams)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR III
76
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
69
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging info
Ricoh GR III Vlogging info
37
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (257 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Ricoh GR III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIRicoh GR III
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Ricoh GR III
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-08-22 2018-09-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Max resolution 4736 x 3552 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8-16
Macro focus distance 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lbs) 257 grams (0.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $998 $900