Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh CX3
FH1 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic FH1
CX3 | FH1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX3
FH1 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |