Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the LX3 grades vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX3 against the WG-M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and WG-M1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX3 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older LX3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.