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Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Introduced November 2008
  • New Model is Panasonic LX5
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic LX3 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WG-30W (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The LX3 was revealed 7 years before the WG-30W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the LX3 grades vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 LX3 WG-30W 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Panasonic LX3

 WG-30W LX3 
RevealedOctober 2014November 2008More modern by 72 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Ricoh WG-30W

 LX3 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LX3 versus the WG-30W.

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and WG-30W.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-30W will give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than average (265 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (265g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
30
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than average (265g)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2008-11-04 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-60mm (2.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.58 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $449 $280