Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH22 versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH22 was manufactured 5 months after the CX2 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH22 scores vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh CX2
FH22 | CX2 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FH22
CX2 | FH22 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh CX2
FH22 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH22 versus Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH22 and the CX2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and CX2.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh CX2 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-20 |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | 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 | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
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 rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 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-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $200 | $341 |