Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh G700SE

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX5 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched but the LX5 (1/1.63") and G700SE (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The LX5 was launched 15 months after the G700SE making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the LX5 grades versus the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 provides outer 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) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the LX5 and the G700SE.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and G700SE is 88 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh G700SE will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher LX5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.