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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3 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
  • Announced January 2011
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 7 months after the CX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP7 grades against the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Ricoh CX3

 FP7 CX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic FP7

 CX3 FP7 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh CX3

 FP7 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP7 and the CX3.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and CX3.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher FP7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (240 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery pack (240 shots)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
41
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
29
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (147g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Ricoh CX3
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $227 $329