Panasonic FZ40 vs Ricoh CX3
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92 Imaging
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ40 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ40 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ40 was introduced 2 months after the CX3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ40 matches up against the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Ricoh CX3
| FZ40 | CX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic FZ40
| CX3 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Ricoh CX3
| FZ40 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 features physical measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ40 versus Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ40 and the CX3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and CX3 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and CX3.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | 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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 494g (1.09 pounds) | 206g (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $420 | $329 |