Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh GR
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Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Announced September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Announced April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh GR Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and GR (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX10 was released 3 years later than the GR and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX10 grades vs the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh GR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Ricoh GR
LX10 | GR | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | April 2013 | More recent by 42 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic LX10
GR | LX10 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Crisper display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Ricoh GR
LX10 | GR | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh GR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX10 compared to the GR.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and GR is 88 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and GR.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX10 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic LX10 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer LX10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Ricoh GR |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2013-04-17 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 300s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 310g (0.68 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 20 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 290 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $700 | $971 |