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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX90 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX90 was announced 2 years after the CX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FX90 scores vs the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Ricoh CX1

 FX90 CX1 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FX90

 CX1 FX90 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh CX1

 FX90 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX90 versus Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FX90 versus the CX1.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and CX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX90 to deliver extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FX90 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
60
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
59
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
36
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-26 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 3.00 m
Flash modes 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" 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 life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $227 $299