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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Revealed November 2011
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 15 months later than the CX4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 3D1 grades versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh CX4

 3D1 CX4 
AnnouncedNovember 2011August 2010Fresher by 15 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic 3D1

 CX4 3D1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh CX4

 3D1 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 has exterior dimensions 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 CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 against the CX4.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and CX4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic 3D1 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
59
features touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-07 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
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 range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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 images -
Battery style 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/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $670 $211