Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX5

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was manufactured 3 years before the CX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ28 matches up versus the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 vs the CX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and CX5 is 72 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and CX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.