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Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ60 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was unveiled 24 months after the CX4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ60 grades vs the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Ricoh CX4

 FZ60 CX4 
LaunchedJuly 2012August 2010Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FZ60

 CX4 FZ60 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Ricoh CX4

 FZ60 CX4 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ60 versus Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ60 against the CX4.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and CX4 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and CX4.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern FZ60 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (493 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
57
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (493 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than average (493 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Ricoh CX4
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-18 2010-08-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 102 x 59 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 life 450 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $211