Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1
72 Imaging
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93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2009

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FZ28 was brought out about the same time to the CX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ28 scores vs the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Ricoh CX1
FZ28 | CX1 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FZ28
CX1 | FZ28 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh CX1
FZ28 | CX1 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has got external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ28 versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 versus the CX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and CX1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and CX1.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ28 to provide greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Ricoh CX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 417 grams (0.92 pounds) | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 27 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 17.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 79 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $599 | $299 |