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Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH5 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was brought out 7 months earlier than the PX which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH5 scores against the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Ricoh PX

 FH5 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic FH5

 PX FH5 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Ricoh PX

 FH5 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH5 vs the PX.

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and PX.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography factors
Ricoh PX Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
Ricoh PX Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (121g)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Ricoh PX
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Ricoh PX
Also called Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life 260 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $169 $329