Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh CX2

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic LX5 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is relatively similar but the LX5 (1/1.63") and CX2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The LX5 was announced 2 years after the CX2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LX5 scores against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 features external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX5 and Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the LX5 vs the CX2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and CX2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and CX2.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX5 will offer more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern LX5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.