Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh CX1
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25 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2009
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP3 and Ricoh CX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP3 was introduced 11 months after the CX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP3 matches up versus the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Ricoh CX1
| FP3 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FP3
| CX1 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Ricoh CX1
| FP3 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FP3 versus the CX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and CX1.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP3 to deliver extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent FP3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-19 |
| 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 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 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 155g (0.34 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (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-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 |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $182 | $299 |