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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 3 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the F5 scores versus the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Ricoh CX1

 F5 CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic F5

 CX1 F5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Ricoh CX1

 F5 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the F5 versus the CX1.

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and CX1.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to show more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger F5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $299