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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FP7 versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched 17 months later than the CX2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP7 matches up versus the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Ricoh CX2

 FP7 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FP7

 CX2 FP7 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh CX2

 FP7 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 and the CX2.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and CX2.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to show more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger FP7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
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good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (147 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (240 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
63
good battery life (240 per charge)
offers focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (185g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
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lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (240 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Ricoh CX2
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-08-20
Physical type 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 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $227 $341