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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was revealed 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FX580 matches up against the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh CX6

 FX580 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic FX580

 CX6 FX580 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2009More recent by 34 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh CX6

 FX580 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 and the CX6.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and CX6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX580 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FX580 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
26
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Ricoh CX6
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $595