Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh G900

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX5 versus Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and G900 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was released 7 years before the G900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX5 matches up vs the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX5 against the G900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and G900 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and G900.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh G900 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older LX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.