Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh CX2

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was launched 4 months prior to the CX2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS12 matches up versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Panasonic FS12 vs Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS12 against the CX2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FS12 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.