Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Released November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty close but the LX3 (1/1.63") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe LX3 was released 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the LX3 matches up vs the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
LX3 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic LX3
GR Digital IV | LX3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | November 2008 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
LX3 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new 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 time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX3 vs the GR Digital IV.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and GR Digital IV.
To sum up, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The LX3 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older LX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2008-11-04 | 2011-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 94 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 390 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $449 | $599 |