Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FX580 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the CX2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FX580 matches up against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh CX2
| FX580 | CX2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FX580
| CX2 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh CX2
| FX580 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FX580 compared to the CX2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and CX2.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX580 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2009-08-20 |
| 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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-70 |
| 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $341 |