Panasonic FP1 vs Ricoh CX6

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched 22 months before the CX6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP1 scores against the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Panasonic FP1 and Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP1 compared to the CX6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and CX6.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP1 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.