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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(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
Ricoh CX1
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Ricoh CX1

 FZ28 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 CX1 FZ28 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh CX1

 FZ28 CX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Ricoh CX1
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