Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX3 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LX3 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX3 against the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX3 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older LX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.