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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Introduced August 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 2 years after the CX4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH10 grades versus the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Ricoh CX4

 FH10 CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FH10

 CX4 FH10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh CX4

 FH10 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH10 vs the CX4.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and CX4 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and CX4.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The younger FH10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $110 $211