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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Ricoh CX4

 LF1 CX4 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2010More recent by 40 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic LF1

 CX4 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh CX4

 LF1 CX4 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
42
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
54
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
36
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-26 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $211