Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced November 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH27 was launched 10 months earlier than the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH27 grades versus the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Ricoh CX6
| FH27 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic FH27
| CX6 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2011 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 10 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Ricoh CX6
| FH27 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH27 against the CX6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and CX6.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-11-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $229 | $595 |