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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 17 months later than the CX4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH6 scores versus the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Ricoh CX4

 FH6 CX4 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FH6

 CX4 FH6 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh CX4

 FH6 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH6 and the CX4.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and CX4.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer FH6 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
70
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
lighter than average (205g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery life (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 280 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $129 $211