Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Announced August 2009

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FP5 was released 17 months after the CX2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP5 scores vs the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Ricoh CX2
FP5 | CX2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FP5
CX2 | FP5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Ricoh CX2
FP5 | CX2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP5 versus the CX2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and CX2.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP5 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger FP5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 260 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $199 | $341 |