Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3
93 Imaging
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92 Imaging
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh CX3
3D1 | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 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 resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh CX3
3D1 | CX3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |