Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX3
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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FX90 was unveiled 15 months after the CX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FX90 scores versus the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Ricoh CX3
FX90 | CX3 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic FX90
CX3 | FX90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Ricoh CX3
FX90 | CX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 offers outer dimensions 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 CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FX90 vs the CX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and CX3.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FX90 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer FX90 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-08-26 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 206g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 life | 200 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $227 | $329 |