Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh CX5

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched 18 months later than the CX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH10 matches up vs the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 compared to the CX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and CX5 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and CX5.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern FH10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.