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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5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
Ricoh CX3
(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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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Ricoh CX3

 LX7 CX3 
RevealedOctober 2012June 2010Newer 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kExact 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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and CX3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (298 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery power (330 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than average in class (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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lighter than others in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
57
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than average in class (298 grams)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Ricoh 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