Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX6

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH20 grades against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH20 vs the CX6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and CX6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.