Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very similar but the LX3 (1/1.63") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX3 was launched 8 months prior to the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the LX3 matches up vs the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 features outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX3 vs the GR Digital III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and GR Digital III.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The LX3 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older LX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.