Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX2

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ200 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was launched 2 years after the CX2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ200 grades versus the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ200 and Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ200 compared to the CX2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and CX2 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and CX2.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ200 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger FZ200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.