Panasonic FP8 vs Ricoh CX2

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FP8 and Ricoh CX2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced around the same time to the CX2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP8 matches up against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 provides external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP8 and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP8 and the CX2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and CX2.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP8 to give extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.