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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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 FX580 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was manufactured very close to the CX1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FX580 scores against the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh CX1

 FX580 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FX580

 CX1 FX580 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh CX1

 FX580 CX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX580 compared to the CX1.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and CX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX580 to result in greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX580
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Ricoh CX1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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-70
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
Cost at launch $499 $299