Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh CX5

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").

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The 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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

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.

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.