Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh CX4

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH8 and Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 17 months after the CX4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH8 scores versus the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH8 against the CX4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and CX4.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FH8 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.