Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX5

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was released 16 months after the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LX7 scores vs the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the LX7 versus the CX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and CX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and CX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The LX7 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern LX7 should have an edge in sensor technology.