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Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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 PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FS15 versus Ricoh PX, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 3 years before the PX which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS15 matches up against the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Ricoh PX

 FS15 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic FS15

 PX FS15 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Ricoh PX

 FS15 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS15 versus Ricoh PX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 vs the PX.

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and PX.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Ricoh PX
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Ricoh PX
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Ricoh PX
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-16 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $329