Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2009

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FH10 was released 3 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH10 matches up versus the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Ricoh CX1
FH10 | CX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FH10
CX1 | FH10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh CX1
FH10 | CX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH10 compared to the CX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and CX1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and CX1.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger FH10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Ricoh CX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.00 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 103 gr (0.23 pounds) | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" 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 life | 260 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $110 | $299 |