Panasonic FP8 vs Ricoh CX6

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP8 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was introduced 3 years prior to the CX6 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FP8 grades versus the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 features external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FP8 versus the CX6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and CX6.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP8 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind in sensor technology.