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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH1 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was introduced 7 months earlier than the CX4 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH1 scores vs the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh CX4

 FH1 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FH1

 CX4 FH1 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX4

 FH1 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 has got physical dimensions 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 CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH1 versus the CX4.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and CX4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Ricoh CX4
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $211