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Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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 FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ200 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was manufactured 24 months after the CX4 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ200 grades versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Ricoh CX4

 FZ200 CX4 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2010Newer by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FZ200

 CX4 FZ200 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Ricoh CX4

 FZ200 CX4 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 provides exterior measurements 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 CX4 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 against the CX4.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and CX4 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and CX4.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ200 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FZ200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (588g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
55
good battery power (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (588 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (588g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-18 2010-08-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 102 x 59 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 photographs -
Battery type 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/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $211