Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX5
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Released July 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(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 July 2011
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Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ60 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ60 was released 13 months later than the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ60 matches up against the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Ricoh CX5
| FZ60 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic FZ60
| CX5 | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Ricoh CX5
| FZ60 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 against the CX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and CX5 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and CX5.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ60 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-07-18 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max 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 diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.50 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 | ||
| 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, 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 | 493g (1.09 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 | 450 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $350 | $399 |