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Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was introduced at a similar time to the CX4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ100 grades vs the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Ricoh CX4

 FZ100 CX4 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FZ100

 CX4 FZ100 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Ricoh CX4

 FZ100 CX4 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2010Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ100 vs the CX4.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and CX4 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and CX4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
59
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (540g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
64
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (540g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $211