Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
(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
- Released November 2011
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Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FX78 was released 9 months prior to the CX6 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FX78 scores against the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Ricoh CX6
| FX78 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic FX78
| CX6 | FX78 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 9 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Ricoh CX6
| FX78 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 has external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX78 vs the CX6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and CX6.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX78 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-25 | 2011-11-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 life | 200 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $210 | $595 |