Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2011
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Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH2 was announced 10 months prior to the CX6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH2 scores versus the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Ricoh CX6
| FH2 | CX6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic FH2
| CX6 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2011 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 10 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Ricoh CX6
| FH2 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys external measurements 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 CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 compared to the CX6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and CX6.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-11-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 201g (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $149 | $595 |