Panasonic FZ300 vs Ricoh CX4

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ300 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was unveiled 4 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ300 scores against the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ300 vs the CX4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and CX4 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and CX4.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger FZ300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.