Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX3

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was launched 15 months later than the CX3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH7 scores against the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH7 and the CX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.