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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was unveiled 18 months before the CX4 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS25 grades versus the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Ricoh CX4

 FS25 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FS25

 CX4 FS25 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh CX4

 FS25 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 versus Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 compared to the CX4.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and CX4.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FS25 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-27 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest 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 screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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