Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX5

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 6 months before the CX5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH2 matches up vs the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 offers outside 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) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH2 against the CX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and CX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.