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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(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
Ricoh CX1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Ricoh CX1

 FH10 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FH10

 CX1 FH10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh CX1

 FH10 CX1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Ricoh CX1
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