Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh CX5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was brought out 6 months before the CX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH5 scores against the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH5 compared to the CX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and CX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.