Panasonic FP7 vs Ricoh CX6

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP7 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 10 months earlier than the CX6 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP7 grades versus the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FP7 compared to the CX6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and CX6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.