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 IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 12.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix LX100
Wins
GR IVx
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix LX100 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- ALumix LX100 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 12.8 MP)
- BGR IVx 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 IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
Lumix LX100 is 5mm wider, 5mm taller, and 22mm thicker than GR IVx.
Lumix LX100 is 128 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm Lumix LX100 · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX100
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
GR IVx
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 IVx
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
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
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Bluetooth
Only GR IVx supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic Lumix LX100
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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 IVx?
GR IVx 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 IVx?
Lumix LX100 is 12.8 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix LX100 and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX100 does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX100 or the GR IVx?
Lumix LX100 reaches 40 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX100 and GR IVx?
Lumix LX100 weighs 393 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 128 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX100 and GR IVx record 4K video?
Lumix LX100: 4K up to 30p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Lumix LX100 and GR IVx weather sealed?
Lumix LX100: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 300 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix LX100 and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the Lumix LX100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX100 launched at $899 and GR IVx 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 September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Ricoh press materials.