Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX1

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The LX7 was launched 3 years after the CX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LX7 grades against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX7 against the CX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and CX1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and CX1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX7 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LX7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.