Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2009

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 3D1 was brought out 2 years after the CX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 scores versus the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh CX1
3D1 | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 34 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic 3D1
CX1 | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh CX1
3D1 | CX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 and the CX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and CX1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic 3D1 to offer extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Ricoh CX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-11-07 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 180 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $670 | $299 |