Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-80

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and WG-80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was released 10 years prior to the WG-80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LX7 matches up versus the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 has got outside 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 WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LX7 compared to the WG-80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and WG-80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and WG-80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX7 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-80 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older LX7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.