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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
Ricoh CX1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Ricoh CX1

 FH7 CX1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2009More recent by 31 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FH7

 CX1 FH7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh CX1

 FH7 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Ricoh CX1
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