Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh CX2

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP3 and Ricoh CX2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was launched 5 months later than the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FP3 scores vs the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 and Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP3 versus the CX2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and CX2.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP3 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.