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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh CX2

 FH22 CX2 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FH22

 CX2 FH22 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh CX2

 FH22 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
67
offers touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Ricoh CX2
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