Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Announced October 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic LX5
- Updated by Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX7 versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe LX7 was brought out 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX7 matches up against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Ricoh CX3
| LX7 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2012 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic LX7
| CX3 | LX7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh CX3
| LX7 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX7 versus the CX3.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and CX3 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and CX3.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The LX7 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more recent LX7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-10-15 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 298 gr (0.66 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $400 | $329 |