Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX3

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was released 16 months earlier than the CX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX580 grades versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX580 compared to the CX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and CX3.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FX580 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be behind in sensor innovation.