Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh CX4

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FX78 and Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was manufactured 6 months after the CX4 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX78 matches up against the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 has external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX78 vs the CX4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and CX4.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX78 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.