Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX2

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is very well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was introduced 3 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LX7 scores versus the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the LX7 and the CX2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and CX2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and CX2.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX7 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX7 will give greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LX7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.