Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh PX

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was introduced 3 months later than the PX and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 3D1 matches up against the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 vs the PX.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and PX.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.