Panasonic G9 vs Ricoh CX3

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic G9 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and CX3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was unveiled 7 years after the CX3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G9 grades versus the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 provides external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 vs the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and CX3 is 62 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and CX3.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G9 will deliver greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.