Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh CX6

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was launched 6 years after the CX6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS80 grades against the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 against the CX6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and CX6 is 86 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and CX6.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.