Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX6
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
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68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011
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Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ47 scores against the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Ricoh CX6
| FZ47 | CX6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic FZ47
| CX6 | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Ricoh CX6
| FZ47 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | November 2011 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 vs the CX6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and CX6 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and CX6.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ47 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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great battery power (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-07-21 | 2011-11-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 498 grams (1.10 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 life | 400 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $379 | $595 |