Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh CX3

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was unveiled 7 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS80 scores against the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 vs the CX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and CX3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and CX3.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer ZS80 will have a benefit in sensor technology.