Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2009
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH7 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FH7 was brought out 2 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FH7 scores against the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Ricoh CX1
FH7 | CX1 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 31 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FH7
CX1 | FH7 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh CX1
FH7 | CX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH7 versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH7 versus the CX1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and CX1.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to result in more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer FH7 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Ricoh CX1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 | 260 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $149 | $299 |