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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was released 5 months earlier than the CX3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH1 grades versus the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh CX3

 FH1 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic FH1

 CX3 FH1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX3

 FH1 CX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH1 against the CX3.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and CX3.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH1 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Ricoh CX3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $329