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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 17 months later than the CX2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH2 matches up against the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Ricoh CX2

 FH2 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FH2

 CX2 FH2 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh CX2

 FH2 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH2 compared to the CX2.

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and CX2.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to provide extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer FH2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
offers touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Ricoh CX2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-20
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 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 270 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $341