Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Revealed September 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
(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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FH7 was unveiled 2 months prior to the CX6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH7 matches up against the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Ricoh CX6
FH7 | CX6 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic FH7
CX6 | FH7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh CX6
FH7 | CX6 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | November 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH7 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH7 compared to the CX6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and CX6.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH7 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Ricoh CX6 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 4.00 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $149 | $595 |