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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LF1 versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was introduced 2 years after the CX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LF1 grades vs the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Ricoh CX5

 LF1 CX5 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2011Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic LF1

 CX5 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh CX5

 LF1 CX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 features physical measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LF1 versus Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the LF1 versus the CX5.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LF1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer LF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
44
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
36
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh CX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-26 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $399