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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was released 5 months after the CX2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP1 scores versus the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Ricoh CX2

 FP1 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FP1

 CX2 FP1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh CX2

 FP1 CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP1 against the CX2.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and CX2.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP1 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (151g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (151g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Ricoh CX2
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-20
Physical type Ultracompact 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 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 One One
Retail cost $153 $341