Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX
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35 Features
61 Overall
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Ricoh PX
LX7 | PX | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic LX7
PX | LX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh PX
LX7 | PX | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |