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Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH20 versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 7 months before the CX4 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH20 matches up versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Ricoh CX4

 FH20 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FH20

 CX4 FH20 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Ricoh CX4

 FH20 CX4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 and the CX4.

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and CX4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
Ricoh CX4 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Ricoh CX4
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k 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 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 178g (0.39 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $179 $211