Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010

Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ35 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FZ35 was launched about the same time to the CX4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ35 scores against the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Ricoh CX4
FZ35 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FZ35
CX4 | FZ35 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Ricoh CX4
FZ35 | CX4 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 and Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ35 versus the CX4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and CX4 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and CX4.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ35 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Ricoh CX4 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 397 gr (0.88 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $999 | $211 |