Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2009

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FH22 was unveiled 11 months later than the CX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH22 grades versus the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh CX1
FH22 | CX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FH22
CX1 | FH22 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh CX1
FH22 | CX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH22 compared to the CX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and CX1.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to result in more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher FH22 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh CX1 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $299 |