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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 17 months after the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the 3D1 scores against the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh CX3

 3D1 CX3 
IntroducedNovember 2011June 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic 3D1

 CX3 3D1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh CX3

 3D1 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 has outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 versus the CX3.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and CX3.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic 3D1 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger 3D1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
59
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average (206 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $670 $329