Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25/Panasonic-FH25-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
(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 FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The FH25 was launched 17 months after the CX2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the FH25 matches up vs the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Ricoh CX2
FH25 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FH25
CX2 | FH25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh CX2
FH25 | CX2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH25 and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 vs the CX2.
![Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Ricoh-CX2-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Ricoh-CX2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and CX2.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to render more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH25 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Ricoh-CX2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Ricoh-CX2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Ricoh CX2 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen 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 rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 159g (0.35 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 life | 250 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $180 | $341 |