Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
(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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FX75 was announced 17 months before the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FX75 scores versus the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Ricoh CX6
FX75 | CX6 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic FX75
CX6 | FX75 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Ricoh CX6
FX75 | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 comes with outer 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 CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FX75 compared to the CX6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and CX6.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FX75 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX75 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Ricoh CX6 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 201g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $139 | $595 |