Panasonic FX700 vs Ricoh CX6

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was launched 16 months earlier than the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX700 matches up versus the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 comes with 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) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX700 and Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX700 vs the CX6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and CX6.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.