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Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Ricoh CX2

 FP5 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FP5

 CX2 FP5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Ricoh CX2

 FP5 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (260 shots)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery power (260 CIPA)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
better than average battery power (260 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
30
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Ricoh CX2
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