Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Introduced 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The 3D1 was unveiled around the same time to the CX6 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 scores versus the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Ricoh CX6
3D1 | CX6 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic 3D1
CX6 | 3D1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh CX6
3D1 | CX6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | November 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 provides 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 CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 3D1 compared to the CX6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and CX6.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic 3D1 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-11-07 | 2011-11-15 |
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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $670 | $595 |