Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX6

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was brought out 16 months prior to the CX6 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ35 grades against the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 and the CX6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and CX6 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and CX6.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ35 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.