Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX4
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP2 and Ricoh CX4, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP2 was released 7 months prior to the CX4 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP2 scores against the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Ricoh CX4
| FP2 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FP2
| CX4 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Ricoh CX4
| FP2 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 compared to the CX4.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and CX4.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-08-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $80 | $211 |