Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh CX6

Lets look closer at the Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly close but the LX3 (1/1.63") and CX6 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was announced 4 years before the CX6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the LX3 scores against the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the LX3 vs the CX6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and CX6.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The LX3 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older LX3 will be behind in sensor tech.