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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Launched July 2010
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 12 months prior to the CX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX700 scores against the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Ricoh CX5

 FX700 CX5 
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic FX700

 CX5 FX700 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh CX5

 FX700 CX5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FX700 versus the CX5.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and CX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
37
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
64
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh CX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 59 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $399