Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX3

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 20 months after the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH6 grades vs the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 versus the CX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and CX3.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent FH6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.