Panasonic FP5 vs Ricoh CX2

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.

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.

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.

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

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.