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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX48 was announced 3 years before the PX which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FX48 grades vs the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Ricoh PX

 FX48 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic FX48

 PX FX48 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh PX

 FX48 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX48 versus the PX.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
Ricoh PX Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Ricoh PX
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Ricoh PX
Other name Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $325 $329