Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh PX

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh PX, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and PX (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 7 years after the PX which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II matches up vs the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outside measurements 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 PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II compared to the PX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and PX is 81 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and PX.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.