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Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(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
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Ricoh CX4

 FZ35 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FZ35

 CX4 FZ35 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Ricoh CX4

 FZ35 CX4 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2010Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (205g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Ricoh CX4
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