Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh CX1
FS25 | CX1 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FS25
CX1 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh CX1
FS25 | CX1 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |