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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(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
Ricoh CX1
(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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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Ricoh CX1

 FH2 CX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FH2

 CX1 FH2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh CX1

 FH2 CX1 
Display typeFixed 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).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (270 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
72
great battery (270 per charge)
lighter than average in class (121g)
features touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery (270 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Ricoh 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