Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Released October 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Newer Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Photography Glossary Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/1.7").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LX7 was launched 3 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the LX7 matches up versus the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
| LX7 | GR Digital III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Panasonic LX7
| GR Digital III | LX7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh GR Digital III
| LX7 | GR Digital III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
| Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Equal screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 has outer dimensions 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 GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 versus the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and GR Digital III is 86 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and GR Digital III.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer LX7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-10-15 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/1.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 298 gr (0.66 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $400 | $399 |