Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh CX3

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic F5 versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F5 grades vs the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic F5 versus Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the F5 versus the CX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and CX3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher F5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.