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Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FS15 versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was manufactured 7 months before the CX2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FS15 scores against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Ricoh CX2

 FS15 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FS15

 CX2 FS15 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Ricoh CX2

 FS15 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FS15 and the CX2.

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and CX2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FS15 to produce greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (185g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Ricoh CX2
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-16 2009-08-20
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $341