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Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX5 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the LX5 (1/1.63") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was launched 4 months after the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LX5 scores against the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 LX5 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Panasonic LX5

 GR Digital IV LX5 
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 LX5 GR Digital IV 
ReleasedDecember 2011September 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 provides physical 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 GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the LX5 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and GR Digital IV is 88 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The LX5 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.

Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX5
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (271 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
great battery pack (390 per charge)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX5
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging details
29
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (271 grams)
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-12-15 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $294 $599