Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic LX7 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The LX7 was released 14 months later than the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LX7 scores against the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX7 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 against the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and GR Digital IV is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent LX7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.