• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic LX7 advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.4 vs f/2.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    90 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    250 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Panasonic LX7

  • Less expensive
    $430 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 45 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    7 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    121g vs 297g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.5 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Fast lens; Sharp lens; Rock-solid image stabilization; Fast autofocus and shutter lag; Level gauge.

  • Sluggish startup; Battery life lower; Switches can change accidentally; Slow buffer clearing.

  • Read our Panasonic LX7 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus XZ-1

Panasonic LX7
Olympus XZ-1
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Better color depth
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Olympus XZ-1

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus XZ-1
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Olympus XZ-1

Compared to Samsung EX2F

Panasonic LX7
Samsung EX2F
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F

Ricoh Theta V
Samsung EX2F
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Samsung EX2F

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Panasonic LX7
Olympus XZ-2
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Olympus XZ-2

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus XZ-2
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Leica D-LUX 6

Panasonic LX7
Leica D-LUX 6
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Leica D-LUX 6

Ricoh Theta V
Leica D-LUX 6
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Leica D-LUX 6

Compared to Panasonic LX10

Panasonic LX7
Panasonic LX10
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic LX10

Ricoh Theta V
Panasonic LX10
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Thinner
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Panasonic LX10

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