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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
  • New Model is Panasonic LX10
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was revealed 15 months after the PX making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LX7 matches up against the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Ricoh PX

 LX7 PX 
IntroducedOctober 2012August 2011More modern by 15 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic LX7

 PX LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh PX

 LX7 PX 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 and the PX.

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and PX is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and PX.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX7 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh PX will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher LX7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
45
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography features
Ricoh PX Sports photography features
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
64
great battery life (330 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others in class (298g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging information
Ricoh PX Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (298g)
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-10-15 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $329