Panasonic FZ300 vs Ricoh CX3

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was brought out 5 years after the CX3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ300 matches up against the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 and the CX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and CX3 is 59 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and CX3.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ300 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.