Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
- Launched October 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic LX5
- Renewed by Panasonic LX10
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched October 2014
Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and WG-30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe LX7 was announced 24 months prior to the WG-30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the LX7 grades versus the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Ricoh WG-30
LX7 | WG-30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Panasonic LX7
WG-30 | LX7 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | October 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh WG-30
LX7 | WG-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX7 and Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LX7 and the WG-30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and WG-30 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and WG-30.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX7 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older LX7 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-10-15 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone 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 grams (0.66 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $400 | $428 |