Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2009
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH2 was launched 23 months after the CX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH2 grades versus the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Ricoh CX1
| FH2 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FH2
| CX1 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh CX1
| FH2 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH2 compared to the CX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and CX1.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger FH2 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 121g (0.27 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 270 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $149 | $299 |