Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh PX

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and PX (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The LX5 was announced 5 months later than the PX so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LX5 scores against the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX5 compared to the PX.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and PX is 88 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and PX.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh PX will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.