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Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FS15 versus Ricoh CX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was unveiled at a similar time to the CX1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS15 grades vs the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Ricoh CX1

 FS15 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FS15

 CX1 FS15 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Ricoh CX1

 FS15 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 against the CX1.

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and CX1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FS15 to provide more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Ricoh CX1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-16 2009-02-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $299