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Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(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
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 LX3 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic LX3

 GR Digital IV LX3 
IntroducedSeptember 2011November 2008Fresher by 34 months
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 LX3 GR Digital IV 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (265 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography factors
60
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (265g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
great battery life (390 shots)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
great max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging details
30
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (265g)
29
great max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Ricoh GR Digital IV
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