Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh CX4
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Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Revealed February 2018
(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
- Revealed August 2010

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GX9 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and CX4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

The GX9 was launched 7 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX9 scores against the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Ricoh CX4
GX9 | CX4 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 92 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+320k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic GX9
CX4 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Ricoh CX4
GX9 | CX4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GX9 versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GX9 and the CX4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and CX4 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and CX4.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX9 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent GX9 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2018-02-13 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 grams (0.90 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 260 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,000 | $211 |