Panasonic LX100 vs Ricoh GR

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic LX100 vs Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the GR (16MP) is very similar but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and GR (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was launched 18 months after the GR making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX100 matches up versus the GR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 features physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 against the GR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and GR is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and GR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LX100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.