Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2009

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FP2 versus Ricoh CX2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FP2 was brought out 5 months after the CX2 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP2 scores vs the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Ricoh CX2
FP2 | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FP2
CX2 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Ricoh CX2
FP2 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outside 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) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP2 versus Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 and the CX2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and CX2.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to result in greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Ricoh CX2 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
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 All around 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $80 | $341 |