Panasonic FZ200 vs Ricoh CX6

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ200 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was released 9 months after the CX6 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ200 scores vs the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 and the CX6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and CX6 is 65 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and CX6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ200 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ200 provides an edge in sensor tech.