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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was unveiled 7 months after the CX3 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH27 matches up vs the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Ricoh CX3

 FH27 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic FH27

 CX3 FH27 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh CX3

 FH27 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 compared to the CX3.

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and CX3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer FH27 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
68
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than average (206g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max 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" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 152g (0.34 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $329