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Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Ricoh CX3
(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
  • Released June 2010
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was revealed 2 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ200 scores versus the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Ricoh CX3

 FZ200 CX3 
ReleasedJuly 2012June 2010Fresher by 26 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic FZ200

 CX3 FZ200 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Ricoh CX3

 FZ200 CX3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FZ200 and the CX3.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and CX3 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and CX3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ200 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer FZ200 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
55
better than average battery life (540 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
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 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $329