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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
  • Released July 2010
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 2 months later than the CX3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FX700 matches up vs the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Ricoh CX3

 FX700 CX3 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic FX700

 CX3 FX700 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh CX3

 FX700 CX3 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 vs the CX3.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and CX3.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
33
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
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 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 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $329