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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was launched very close to the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 scores vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh CX1

 FS25 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FS25

 CX1 FS25 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh CX1

 FS25 CX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 compared to the CX1.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and CX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FS25 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
32
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $299