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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Ricoh CX2
(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
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was introduced 10 months later than the CX2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX75 matches up against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Ricoh CX2

 FX75 CX2 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FX75

 CX2 FX75 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh CX2

 FX75 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX75 against the CX2.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and CX2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent FX75 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
67
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Ricoh CX2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-01 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $341