Panasonic LX5 vs Ricoh WG-70

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LX5 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and WG-70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The LX5 was introduced 9 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LX5 grades against the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 features outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX5 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX5 against the WG-70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and WG-70 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and WG-70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-70 will give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged LX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.