Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2009
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The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX700 was released 12 months after the CX2 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FX700 matches up vs the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Ricoh CX2
| FX700 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FX700
| CX2 | FX700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh CX2
| FX700 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FX700 vs the CX2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and CX2.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern FX700 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2009-08-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.40 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $399 | $341 |