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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Ricoh CX2

 FH6 CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FH6

 CX2 FH6 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh CX2

 FH6 CX2 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
70
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Ricoh CX2
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