Panasonic FP3 vs Ricoh PX

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP3 and Ricoh PX, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 19 months prior to the PX making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP3 matches up vs the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 and Ricoh PX 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 during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP3 vs the PX.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and PX.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.