Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX3

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was brought out 7 months after the CX3 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH2 grades against the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH2 versus the CX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and CX3.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.