Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh CX4
FH1 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FH1
CX4 | FH1 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX4
FH1 | CX4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |