Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX4
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(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
- Revealed August 2010
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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX580 was introduced 18 months earlier than the CX4 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX580 matches up against the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh CX4
| FX580 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FX580
| CX4 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh CX4
| FX580 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 offers external 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 CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX580 compared to the CX4.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and CX4.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX580 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
| Class | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $499 | $211 |