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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 11 months later than the CX1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH3 scores against the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Ricoh CX1

 FH3 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FH3

 CX1 FH3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh CX1

 FH3 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH3 versus the CX1.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to give more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FH3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH3
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Ricoh CX1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $299