Panasonic
Lumix LX100
Original large-sensor LX compact with Four Thirds sensor crop, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.
$899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2014
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 11.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix LX100
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix LX100 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- ALumix LX100 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 12.8 MP)
- BGR IV has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix LX100
115 × 66 × 55 mm
393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
Lumix LX100 is 5mm wider, 5mm taller, and 22mm thicker than GR IV.
Lumix LX100 is 131 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm Lumix LX100 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix LX100
115 × 66 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix LX100
115 × 55 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX100
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix LX100
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.8, 66.2, 55
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix LX100 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 12.8 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix LX100
Pros
- ✓Large sensor compact
- ✓Fast Leica zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –12.8MP output
- –No touch screen
- –Older AF
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Lumix LX100 or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Lumix LX100 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix LX100 and GR IV?
Lumix LX100 is 12.8 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix LX100 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX100 does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX100 or the GR IV?
Lumix LX100 reaches 40 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX100 and GR IV?
Lumix LX100 weighs 393 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 131 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX100 and GR IV record 4K video?
Lumix LX100: 4K up to 30p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix LX100 and GR IV weather sealed?
Lumix LX100: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 300 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix LX100 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the Lumix LX100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX100 launched at $899 and GR IV at $1,499. The Lumix LX100 is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Ricoh press materials.