Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic LF1 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The LF1 was brought out 3 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the LF1 matches up versus the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the LF1 versus the CX4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and CX4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LF1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LF1 will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent LF1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.