Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh CX6

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh CX6, former being 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 CX6 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and CX6 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was announced 12 months later than the CX6 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX7 matches up against the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 provides physical measurements 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 CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX7 against the CX6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and CX6 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and CX6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The LX7 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent LX7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.