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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic LX7 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic LX7 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Panasonic LX7, which was introduced in October 2012 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. As you can see, LX7 is 6 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-10-15
  • 10MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 298g. 111 x 68 x 46 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Compare

Panasonic LX7 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
340 shots vs 330 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Weight
246 g vs 298 g 52 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 90mm 50 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 3.8x more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 over Ricoh WG-6
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Number of Focus Points
23 vs 9 14 more focus points
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.40 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.30 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
8.5m vs 5.5m 3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.16µm2 vs 1.39µm2 199% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter
Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Continuous Shooting
fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic LX7: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic LX7 has external dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81″) and weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7. Ricoh WG-6 is 2mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Panasonic LX7 but it is also 7mm wider.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic LX7 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic LX7 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic LX7 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (52g ) than the Panasonic LX7 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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WG-6
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to LX7.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic LX7: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic LX7 has a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 10MP more than Panasonic LX7's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and LX7 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic LX7 has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Ricoh WG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic LX7 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Panasonic LX7 features a 24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 3.8x zoom lens.

Panasonic LX7 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f1.40, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 50mm longer reach than the Panasonic LX7. However, with a max aperture of f2.30, Panasonic LX7 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic LX7 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic LX7 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic LX7 for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
23 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
90 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic LX7 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
298g
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Body Thickness 46mm
3.8X Optical Zoom
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic LX7 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Panasonic LX7: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Panasonic LX7 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #67 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #539 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Panasonic LX7
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #22 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #377 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Panasonic LX7 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh WG-6 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh WG-6. Otherwise, Panasonic LX7 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic LX7 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Brand Ricoh Panasonic
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-10-15
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 24-90 mm (3.8x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F1.4-2.3
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 298g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 111 x 68 x 46mm
Battery Life 340 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 50
DxO Color Depth not tested 20.7
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 147
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