Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh PX

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was launched at a similar time to the PX and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the LS5 scores vs the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the LS5 compared to the PX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and PX.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh PX to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.