Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2009
Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH1 was unveiled 5 months later than the CX2 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH1 matches up against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh CX2
FH1 | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FH1
CX2 | FH1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX2
FH1 | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 and the CX2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and CX2.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH1 to offer you more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Ricoh CX2 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163g (0.36 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $150 | $341 |