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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was brought out very close to the CX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FX75 matches up versus the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Ricoh CX3

 FX75 CX3 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic FX75

 CX3 FX75 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh CX3

 FX75 CX3 
LaunchedJune 2010June 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FX75 versus the CX3.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and CX3.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
67
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Ricoh CX3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-01 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
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 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 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $139 $329