Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009
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Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ47 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ47 was released 24 months later than the CX2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ47 grades against the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Ricoh CX2
| FZ47 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FZ47
| CX2 | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Ricoh CX2
| FZ47 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 has physical measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ47 and Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 versus the CX2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and CX2 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and CX2.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ47 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger FZ47 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-07-21 | 2009-08-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 498 grams (1.10 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
| 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 All around 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 life | 400 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $379 | $341 |