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Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Launched November 2008
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX5
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX3 and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WG-6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was launched 10 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LX3 grades vs the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Ricoh WG-6

 LX3 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Panasonic LX3

 WG-6 LX3 
IntroducedFebruary 2018November 2008More recent by 113 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Ricoh WG-6

 LX3 WG-6 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 features external dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LX3 against the WG-6.

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and WG-6.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-6 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older LX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than average (265g)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (265 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (265 grams)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (246 grams)
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Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Ricoh WG-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2008-11-04 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 gr (0.58 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 94 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $449 $271