Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2009

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FH6 was introduced 2 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the FH6 matches up versus the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Ricoh CX2
FH6 | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FH6
CX2 | FH6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh CX2
FH6 | CX2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH6 compared to the CX2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and CX2.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH6 to offer extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher FH6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Ricoh CX2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | 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 | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 280 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $129 | $341 |