Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX5
93 Imaging
35 Features
36 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Announced November 2011
(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 July 2011

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 3D1 was manufactured 4 months after the CX5 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 3D1 grades against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh CX5
3D1 | CX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic 3D1
CX5 | 3D1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh CX5
3D1 | CX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 against the CX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and CX5.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic 3D1 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Ricoh CX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-11-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $670 | $399 |