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FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z71
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was launched 17 months earlier than the CX5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z70 matches up against the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Ricoh CX5

 Z70 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the FujiFilm Z70

 CX5 Z70 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Ricoh CX5

 Z70 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 features external dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z70 vs the CX5.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and CX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm Z70 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Z70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Ricoh CX5
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Ricoh CX5
Alternate name FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $399