Panasonic LX100 II vs Ricoh WG-M1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was released 4 years after the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II grades versus the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II and the WG-M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and WG-M1 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and WG-M1.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer LX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.