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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 18 months before the CX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH1 scores versus the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh CX5

 FH1 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic FH1

 CX5 FH1 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX5

 FH1 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH1 versus the CX5.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and CX5.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Ricoh CX5
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
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 range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
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 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $399