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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was released 3 years prior to the PX which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX580 matches up against the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Ricoh PX

 FX580 PX 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic FX580

 PX FX580 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh PX

 FX580 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FX580 and the PX.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and PX.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Ricoh PX
Also called Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 $329