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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(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
Ricoh GR Digital III
(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").

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The 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 
AnnouncedOctober 2012July 2009Newer 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
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focusing manually
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
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exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography details
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better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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good maximum aperture (f1.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Ricoh 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