Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH22 versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FH22 was brought out 22 months prior to the CX6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH22 scores against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh CX6
FH22 | CX6 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic FH22
CX6 | FH22 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 22 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh CX6
FH22 | CX6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 has got external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH22 versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH22 compared to the CX6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and CX6.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Ricoh CX6 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection 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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $595 |