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Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was announced 5 months after the PX so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH8 scores against the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Ricoh PX

 FH8 PX 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic FH8

 PX FH8 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Ricoh PX

 FH8 PX 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH8 versus the PX.

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and PX.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Ricoh PX
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 123 gr (0.27 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $329