Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh CX6

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 3 years prior to the CX6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ28 grades versus the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 against the CX6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and CX6 is 72 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and CX6.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.