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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was revealed 22 months before the CX6 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH1 scores versus the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Ricoh CX6

 FH1 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic FH1

 CX6 FH1 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2010Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX6

 FH1 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH1 and the CX6.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and CX6.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (201g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Ricoh CX6
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-11-15
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $595