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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched 17 months prior to the CX3 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ28 scores against the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Ricoh CX3

 FZ28 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic FZ28

 CX3 FZ28 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh CX3

 FZ28 CX3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the CX3.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and CX3 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and CX3.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $329