Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh PX

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic F5 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured 17 months after the PX which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the F5 grades vs the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic F5 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the F5 against the PX.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and PX.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh PX to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent F5 should have an edge in sensor technology.